Risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs peaks at Christmas, warn experts
New York, Dec 27 (IBNS): Pet owners are being urged to be vigilant this Christmas, as University of Liverpool researchers warn of a “significant peak” in the risk of chocolate poisoning in dogs over the festive period.
New therapy helps schizophrenia patients re-engage socially, finds study
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): A new therapy aimed at helping young people with schizophrenia to reconnect and engage with the world around them has had promising results, a University of Sussex-led study has found.
New study shows ‘selfitis’ appears to be real
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): ‘Selfitis’ – the obsessive taking of selfies on mobile phones – appears to be a real condition according to a new study.
Children’s screen-time guidelines too restrictive, according to new research
London, Dec 26 (IBNS): Digital screen use is a staple of contemporary life for adults and children, whether they are browsing on laptops and smartphones, or watching TV.
Fight extra weight with more physical activity, study suggests
London, Dec 25 (IBNS): If the new year prompted you to renew your annual commitment to exercise regularly, it could pay off in the long run.
Antidepressant may help combat the course of multiple sclerosis, finds study
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): Researchers have tested the treatment efficacy of a well-known drug for an entirely different disease.
How odours are turned into long-term memories, finds study
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): The scent of grandma’s Christmas biscuits or the cologne of your first love – some odours are like keys to a door into the past.
The adolescent brain makes learning easier, says study
London, Dec 24 (IBNS): Alcohol abuse, reckless behaviour and poor choice in friends: all these are inextricably linked to puberty and adolescence.
Folic acid late in pregnancy may increase childhood allergy risk
Adelaide, Dec 23 (IBNS): Research from the University of Adelaide suggests that taking folic acid in late pregnancy may increase the risk of allergies in children affected by growth restriction during pregnancy.
Personality trait shares genetic link with depression: Study
London, Dec 23 (IBNS): People affected by depression may have genes associated with anxiety, worry and low mood, a study suggests.
High-intensity exercise delays Parkinson’s progression, finds study
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): High-intensity exercise three times a week is safe for individuals with early-stage Parkinson’s disease and decreases worsening of the disease’s symptoms, according to results of a study published in the Dec. 11 issue of JAMA Neurology.
Daily leafy greens may slow cognitive decline, finds study
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): While cognitive abilities naturally decline with age, eating one serving of leafy green vegetables a day may aid in preserving memory and thinking skills as a person grows older, according to a study by researchers at Rush University Medical Center in Chicago.
Arthritis drug could help treat advanced skin cancer, says study
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Treatment for the most deadly form of skin cancer could be more effective if combined with a well-known drug for rheumatoid arthritis, new research has shown.
Weekly fish consumption linked to better sleep, higher IQ, Penn Study finds
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Children who eat fish at least once a week sleep better and have IQ scores that are 4 points higher, on average, than those who consume fish less frequently or not at all, according to new findings from the University of Pennsylvania published today in Scientific Reports, a Nature journal.
How singing your heart out could make you happier, says study
London, Dec 22 (IBNS): Singing in groups could make you happier – according to new research from the University of East Anglia (UEA).