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Has public opinion turned against sugary drinks?
Date: May-28-2014As the State of California consider a public-backed bill to add health warnings to sugary drinks, medical experts wonder if popular opinion is driving tougher policies on sugar.
Has public opinion turned against sugary drinks?
Date: May-28-2014As the State of California consider a public-backed bill to add health warnings to sugary drinks, medical experts wonder if popular opinion is driving tougher policies on sugar.
For seniors, daily moderate exercise 'reduces risk of walking disability'
Date: May-28-2014A new study assesses the impact of moderate exercise on older adults at high risk of walking disability, and finds that it may reduce such risk by 28% and increase mobility by 18%.
Psychiatric risks differ for boys and girls: brain blood flow diverges in puberty
Date: May-28-2014Researchers have observed differences in cerebral blood flow during puberty between boys and girls, suggesting there are sex-specific susceptibilities to anxiety and schizophrenia.
New pill developed to suppress epilepsy seizures
Date: May-27-2014Drug-resistant epilepsy often requires surgery. Now, a new preventative treatment has been developed that may only require the patient to take a pill at times of seizure risk.
E-cigarettes 'not a healthy alternative to smoking,' say researchers
Date: May-27-2014Contrary to recent research suggesting that e-cigarettes help individuals quit tobacco smoking, a new article claims there is insufficient evidence to suggest this is the case.
Weight loss at any age in adulthood can benefit heart health
Date: May-27-2014Study that followed individuals for more than 60 years suggests losing weight at any age in adulthood can result in long-term benefits for cardiovascular health.
Brain's visual system also processes sound
Date: May-27-2014New study shows the visual cortex processes sound as well as vision. The researchers suggest auditory input enables it to make predictions, thereby conferring a survival advantage.
Poverty linked to development of certain cancers
Date: May-27-2014An area's poverty or wealth is likely to influence development of certain cancers over others, according to a new study from the New York Cancer State Registry.
Could a vegan, low-carbohydrate diet reduce the risk of heart disease?
Date: May-27-2014A low-carbohydrate vegan diet - referred to as 'Eco-Atkins' - may reduce the risk of heart disease by 10% over a 10-year period, according to new research.
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