From the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) media release: People with diets higher in protein, especially from fish, may be less likely to have a stroke than those with diets lower in protein, according to…
From the University College London media release: “Where does it hurt?” is the first question asked to any person in pain. A new UCL study defines for the first time how our ability to identify…
Should advance directives enable people with dementia to refuse food and water as a means of hastening their death? Commentaries and a case study examine potential benefits and harms From the Hastings Center media release:…
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine media release: A new study suggests that light treatment tailored to increase circadian stimulation during the day may improve sleep, depression and agitation in people with Alzheimer’s disease…
From the ESA (European Society of Anaesthesiology) media release: New research presented at this year’s Euroanaesthesia meeting in Stockholm suggests that gender plays a part in pain experienced after surgery, with men feeling more pain…
From the Simon Fraser University media release: A new study involving Simon Fraser University researchers has found that prenatal exposure to flame retardants can be significantly linked to lower IQs and greater hyperactivity in five-year…
From the The JAMA Network Journals media release: Obesity often is associated with increased health related complications and death. But some studies have suggested an obesity paradox that may cause some to question striving for…
From the American Academy of Sleep Medicine media release: A new study suggests that people with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) who are single or have unsupportive family relationships may be less likely to adhere to…
From the University of Gothenburg, Sweden media release: Scientists at the Sahlgrenska Academy have shown that analysis of the cerebrospinal fluid after concussion can be used to determine the magnitude of brain injury and to…
From the Carnegie Mellon University media release: Keeping your friends close and your enemies closer may not be the best advice if you are 50 or older. New research from Carnegie Mellon University’s Rodlescia Sneed…