Cannabis abuse possible cause of psychosis
The risk of developing psychosis is more than tripled for those who abuse cannabis, according to results from a new twin study.
Severe dizziness treated with steroid injections into the eardrum
Injections of steroid into the ear are an effective treatment for a common form of severe dizziness, suggests a new study.
3D printing: customized insoles for diabetes patients
In the past, insoles for patients with diabetes were hand-made by orthopedic shoemakers. In the future, these specialist shoemakers will be able to produce insoles more cost-effectively thanks to new software and the use of 3D printers. This approach means the mechanical properties of each…
Parkinson’s Disease Patients Benefit from Physical Activity
A comprehensive review published in the Journal of Parkinson’s Disease confirms that people living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) can benefit from being physically active, especially when it comes to improving gait and balance, and reducing risks of falls. It concludes that health professionals should be…
When Do Speech Difficulties in Children Matter for Literacy?
A new study found that speech difficulties are linked with difficulties in learning to read when children first start school, but these effects are no longer apparent at 8 years of age.
Vitamin B levels during pregnancy linked to eczema risk in child
Infants whose mothers had a higher level of a particular type of vitamin B during pregnancy have a lower risk of eczema at age 12 months, new Southampton research has shown.The study from the Medical Research Council Lifecourse Epidemiology Unit, University of Southampton, is the…
Start training for retirement as early as 50, research urges
The University of Alicante presents the results of a project to establish European guidelines for preparing the population for life after full-time employment. The results urge people to start planning as soon as 50.‘Start early’ is the main message from project partners at the close…
Short sleep increases blood lipids tied to hunger and mood in humans before but not after a work out
A research group at Uppsala University has investigated how levels of endocannabinoids – which target the same receptors as cannabis – are affected by short sleep duration, and whether acute exercise can modulate this effect.Chronic lack of sleep has been linked to an increased risk…
Psychotherapy Sessions Are Best in the Morning When Levels of Helpful Hormone Are High
Patients make more progress toward overcoming anxiety, fears and phobias when their therapy sessions are scheduled in the morning, new research suggests. The study found that morning sessions helped psychotherapy patients overcome their panic and anxiety and phobic avoidance better, in part, because levels of…
Breast Density Matters in Detection of Breast Cancer
Almost 8% of women have extremely high breast density, which can make it harder for health professionals to detect breast cancer on a screening mammogram. These women are also more likely to develop breast cancer in the future.This is the warning from a new Australian…
Smoking fathers increase asthma-risk in future offspring.
A Norwegian study shows that asthma is three times more common in those who had a father who smoked in adolescence than offspring who didn’t. It is well known that a mother’s environment plays a key role in child health. However, recent research, including more…
Heart disease exercise programme could work for bowel cancer patients
Could rehabilitation programmes for heart disease patients be used to help people recovering from bowel cancer get back on their feet? That’s the question cancer care experts at the University of Stirling have been exploring.Researchers have found health and exercise sessions currently provided to individuals…