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Study explains why H1N1 flu can cause narcolepsy

December 21, 2013 in Health
New study explains why many people were affected by narcolepsy during the swine flu epidemic in 2009. The discovery may lead to improved diagnoses and better treatment.

Tolerant bacteria make antibiotics fail

December 15, 2013 in Natural Sciences
New research project suggests that we need to rethink antibiotic treatment of infections. The bacteria are far better prepared for the doctors’ treatment than we think.

Smoking destroys our oral immune system

December 12, 2013 in Health
Smokers produce fewer antibodies against oral bacteria. This increases the risk of infections, and researchers suspect a link to cancer.

With exercise, sometimes less is more

December 8, 2013 in Health
Moderately overweight people do not lose more weight by exercising 60 minutes. Shorter exercise sessions make people more active throughout the day, says researcher.

Meal hosts awaken patients’ appetite

November 29, 2013 in Health
A small research project has shown that hospital patients eat more and food waste is reduced when so-called patient meal hosts are used.

Danish students win prestigious Harvard award

November 25, 2013 in Natural Sciences
A team of Danish undergraduate students has won both the Audience Choice Award and the prize for the best presentation at Harvard University’s international bio-molecular design competition.

Antidepressants in pregnancy do not cause autism

November 24, 2013 in Health
Contrary to recent research, a comprehensive new study shows that the use of antidepressants during pregnancy does not increase the risk of autism in the child.

Prostate cancer risk starts in childhood

November 21, 2013 in Health
Is it possible to predict whether a child will develop cancer in adulthood? It sounds unlikely, but a new study indicates that tall boys have a greater risk of developing prostate cancer when they grow up.

Beta blockers can kill during surgery

November 20, 2013 in Health
Doctors should administer beta blockers to heart patients during surgery in a more nuanced way than previously believed. Incorrect use can have no effect and can in the worst case cost lives.

New asthma susceptibility gene identified

November 19, 2013 in Health
Scientists have identified a gene that helps trigger asthma attacks in children. The gene has no effect on asthma in adults. The discovery thus confirms the hypothesis that ‘asthma’ covers a variety of diseases.

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