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Calming the fears of expectant mothers

February 20, 2012 in Health
A pregnant woman’s psychological problems do not pass on pre-natally to their offspring as behavioural problems. A mum’s mental health issues that last for years, however, do have an impact on their children’s behaviour.

Why do men grow bald?

February 19, 2012 in Health
Why do men - and not women - lose their hair?. Scientists have the answers and some advice too.

Teens are major yellow staph carriers

February 17, 2012 in Health
Seven out of ten 15- and 16-year-olds in two municipalities in Northern Norway are long-term carriers of yellow staphylococci in their throats and about half carry the bacteria in their nasal passages.

Fish oil helps pigs through operations

February 17, 2012 in Health
Tests with pigs show that a diet rich in fish oil improves recovery after operations. The same positive effects could apply to humans too.

Geriatric gaming

February 16, 2012 in Health
Old people are saying “Yes Wii can” and have fun staying in shape with video games. Scientists now want to give them an array of suitable games.

A single protein controls our metabolism

February 16, 2012 in Health
A certain type of cell in our body controls our metabolism and helps decide whether we are hungry or not. This could lead to a drug for controlling obesity.

Tapeworm parasites in the brain give epilepsy

February 15, 2012 in Health
Traces of pork tapeworm that end up in the human brain can cause epilepsy, but both the parasite and its complications in the form of disease can be fought.

Chronicles for the comatose

February 14, 2012 in Health
Norwegian nurses keep diaries for their patients who are in comas. When patients wake up these special journals can help them cope with traumas.

Baby cries shorten our reaction time

February 10, 2012 in Health
The sound of a baby crying motivates our brain’s alertness and sharpens our ability to react with highly accurate movements. The sound of a woman crying does not have the same effect.

Nuts good for fighting obesity and diabetes

February 9, 2012 in Health
Special amino acids in nuts reduce obesity and the risk of developing type 2 diabetes, shows new research which can lead to dietary pills.

How stress can cause depression

February 6, 2012 in Health
Studies with rats and humans reveal how chronic stress can result in a depression.

Fast or slow prostate cancer?

February 6, 2012 in Health
Some types of prostate cancer progress so slowly that the patient never requires treatment. The challenge now is to find out which patients need treatment and which don't.

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