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'Possible link between stroke and neck manipulation therapy'
Date: Aug-08-2014A newly published scientific statement from the American Heart Association has said that there could be a link between stroke and therapy involving neck manipulation.
Metformin diabetes drug could extend lifespan
Date: Aug-08-2014A new study by Cardiff University in the UK reveals an alternative use for the type 2 diabetes drug metformin - one of extending the lifespan of those with and without diabetes.
Do some women feel stigmatized if they are unable to breastfeed?
Date: Aug-07-2014Breastfeeding has many benefits for mother and baby, which is why it is so highly encouraged. But are mothers who are unable to breastfeed or choose not to condemned for it?
Older adults' brain functions work better in the morning
Date: Aug-07-2014Older adults are morning people, says a new study that suggests this group performs better on cognitive tasks when they are tested in the morning, compared with in the afternoon.
Lead in teeth reveals a body's origin
Date: Aug-07-2014By analyzing the profile of lead isotopes in teeth, it is possible to identify the place of origin of an individual and help police solve cold cases, say researchers.
Natural light makes for happier, more alert nurses
Date: Aug-07-2014New study finds nurses who have access to natural light are healthier and more alert, suggesting clinical workspace designers should consider daylight and a nice view to outside.
Routine prostate cancer screening 'reduces deaths but leads to overdiagnosis'
Date: Aug-07-2014Long-term results of a major European study reveal that prostate cancer screening reduces deaths by more than 20%, but researchers say it is still too soon for routine screening.
Link found between dementia and vitamin D deficiency
Date: Aug-07-2014Researchers have found that not getting the recommended amounts of vitamin D could double the risk of older people developing forms of dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease.
Effects of stress can be passed down generations, finds rat study
Date: Aug-07-2014Epigenetics may be responsible for passing the effects of stress down through generations. In a new study, the descendants of stressed rats experienced preterm birth.
Narcissism can be diagnosed 'with a single question'
Date: Aug-06-2014The standard questionnaire for diagnosing narcissism involves 40 questions. Now, researchers believe they can reliably diagnose this personality disorder with just one question.
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