Tag Archives: Education
Disruption of biological clocks causes neurodegeneration, early death, study suggests
ScienceDaily (Jan. 10, 2012) New research at Oregon State University provides evidence for the first time that disruption of circadian rhythms — the biological “clocks” found in many animals — can clearly cause accelerated neurodegeneration, loss of motor function and premature death.
Tobacco company misrepresented danger from cigarettes, study suggests
ScienceDaily (Jan. 6, 2012) A new UCSF analysis of tobacco industry documents shows that Philip Morris USA manipulated data on the effects of additives in cigarettes, including menthol, obscuring actual toxicity levels and increasing the risk of heart, cancer and other diseases for smokers. Tobacco industry information can’t be taken at face value, the researchers conclude.
Academy food put under spotlight
16 December 2011 Last updated at 11:14 ET England’s new academy schools are being urged to commit to serving healthy food to pupils. The School Food Trust, is to write to all 1400 academies asking them to confirm their adherence to national school meal nutrition standards
Few allergies in unstressed babies
ScienceDaily (Dec. 12, 2011) A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that infants with low concentrations of the stress-related hormone cortisol in their saliva develop fewer allergies than other infants.
Few allergies in unstressed babies
ScienceDaily (Dec. 12, 2011) A new study from Karolinska Institutet shows that infants with low concentrations of the stress-related hormone cortisol in their saliva develop fewer allergies than other infants.
New tool saves time, reduces risk of mistakes in diabetes care
ScienceDaily (Nov. 18, 2011) In the fast-paced world of health care, doctors are often pressed for time during patient visits. Researchers at the University of Missouri developed a tool that allows doctors to view electronic information about patients’ health conditions related to diabetes on a single computer screen.
Short training course significantly improves detection of precancerous polyps, study finds
ScienceDaily (Oct. 31, 2011) Just two extra hours of focused training significantly increased the ability of physicians to find potentially precancerous polyps, known as adenomas, in the colon, according to researchers at Mayo Clinic in Florida.
Improved living environments can reduce health problems for women and children
ScienceDaily (Oct. 20, 2011) Low-income women with children who moved from high-poverty to lower-poverty neighborhoods experienced notable long-term improvements in aspects of their health; namely, reductions in diabetes and extreme obesity, according to a new study by researchers at the University of Chicago and partner institutions. The New England Journal of Medicine recently published the study in a special article, “Neighborhoods, Obesity and Diabetes — A Randomized Social Experiment.” Lead author for the collaboration was Jens Ludwig, the McCormick Foundation Professor of Social Service Administration, Law and Public Policy at University of Chicago.
Dentistry school standards ‘poor’
11 October 2011 Last updated at 04:07 ET By Marie-Louise Connolly BBC Northern Ireland health correspondent Belfast’s School of Dentistry at Queen’s University has come under severe criticism from the UK body which regulates dental professionals. The General Dental Council (GDC) said a lack of communication between senior managers is damaging the education of dental students
Students’ mental health ‘at risk’
29 September 2011 Last updated at 19:55 ET By Branwen Jeffreys Health correspondent, BBC News Doctors are warning that the current generation of students has a greater risk of anxiety and depression than previous ones. The Royal College of Psychiatrists says there are now many more students from less privileged backgrounds who are less prepared for university life. Students also face rising debt and uncertain job prospects, the RCP warns
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