New circadian subtype of depression identified
A new circadian subtype of depression linked to the biological clock may respond better to melatonin and light therapy than to standard antidepressants. …
Antibiotics for common childhood infections no longer effective
Antibiotics to treat common childhood infections are no longer effective in large parts of the world, due to high rates of antibiotic resistance. …
Short bursts of daily physical activity linked to reduced cancer risk
Promising new research suggests a total of just 4.5 minutes of vigorous physical activity during daily tasks could reduce the risk of some cancers by up to 32 percent. …
Can exercise help counteract genetic risk of type 2 diabetes?
New research has revealed being active could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people with a high genetic risk of developing the disease. …
Poor sleep linked to years of poor cardiovascular health
Poor sleep could lead to between two and seven years worth of heightened heart disease risk and even premature death. …
Faster walking pace enhances health benefits of 10,000 daily steps
Two studies that monitored adults with wearable activity trackers found lowered risk of dementia, heart disease, cancer and death associated with achieving 10,000 daily steps. …
Aggressive prostate cancer linked to ancestral heritage
Two pioneering studies have identified genetic signatures explaining ethnic differences in the severity of prostate cancer, particularly in sub-Saharan Africa. …
Do antidepressants help chronic back pain and osteoarthritis?
A systematic review and meta-analysis show antidepressants offer little to no help for people suffering from chronic back pain and osteoarthritis. …
Low level alcohol consumption during pregnancy can impact child’s brain development
New research finds that even low levels of alcohol consumption during pregnancy can have an impact on a child’s brain development …
First treatment for pain using human stem cells a success
Spinal transplantation of human induced pluripotent stem cell-derived neurons shown to relieve extreme pain in mice. …
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