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Reduced-nicotine cigarettes 'do not lead to increased smoking intensity'
Date: Aug-22-2014Fears that reduced-nicotine cigarettes could lead to smokers needing more cigarettes to satisfy their cravings may well be unfounded, according to a recent study.
NSAIDs may halve breast cancer recurrence in overweight women
Date: Aug-22-2014In a new study, overweight and obese breast cancer patients exhibited a 52% lower rate of recurrence and a 28-month delay in recurrence if they were regularly taking NSAIDs.
Telestroke units 'improve care for stroke patients living in areas lacking expertise'
Date: Aug-22-2014A 10-year analysis of telestroke units in Bavaria, Germany, finds that they improve the care of stroke patients who lack access to extensive neurology support.
Study reveals 'suicide tourism' has doubled in Switzerland
Date: Aug-21-2014Assisted suicide is not clearly regulated in Switzerland, so non-residents flock to the country seeking help with dying. A new study shows these numbers have doubled in 4 years.
Dementia risk increased for obese people in 30s, but reduced for obese seniors
Date: Aug-21-2014Obesity in early to mid-life may increase the risk of later-life dementia, according to new research. But for seniors, obesity may actually protect against the condition.
Dementia risk increased for obese people in 30s, but reduced for obese seniors
Date: Aug-21-2014Obesity in early to mid-life may increase the risk of later-life dementia, according to new research. But for seniors, obesity may actually protect against the condition.
Loss of 'sleep switch' brain cells may explain sleep disruption in the elderly
Date: Aug-21-2014Loss of cells in a brain region that plays a key role in switching off arousal systems may be the reason many older adults experience insomnia and sleep disruption.
Loss of 'sleep switch' brain cells may explain sleep disruption in the elderly
Date: Aug-21-2014Loss of cells in a brain region that plays a key role in switching off arousal systems may be the reason many older adults experience insomnia and sleep disruption.
Study reveals 'suicide tourism' has doubled in Switzerland
Date: Aug-21-2014Assisted suicide is not clearly regulated in Switzerland, so non-residents flock to the country seeking help with dying. A new study shows these numbers have doubled in 4 years.
Bug-killing robots to help with Ebola outbreak in Liberia
Date: Aug-21-2014The US sends two man-sized robots that use ultraviolet light to kill superbugs to Liberia to help disinfect environments for treating Ebola patients.
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