"US scientists have identified an ‘angry mum’ gene," the Mail Online reports. A new study claims that a genetic variant – DRD2 – made mothers more likely to develop feelings of anger during the recent economic downturn…
“A daily glass of beetroot juice could combat the onset of dementia among older adults,” reported the Daily Express. This news story is a based on a small study in 16 elderly people.
Obesity in children was in the headlines today, with most papers reporting that, among children in their final year at primary school, one child in three is overweight or obese. The stories come from the latest figures on children’s weight…
"Lasers have been used to regenerate parts of damaged teeth," BBC News reports. The hope is that laser therapy could one day replace lengthy and expensive dental operations such as root canal treatments…
"Being overweight 'reduces dementia risk'," BBC News reports. The story comes from a cohort study of nearly 2 million UK adults aged over 40. It showed that being overweight or obese was linked to a lower risk of dementia…
"A mutation in a gene with a critical role in the brain could explain why some people are 'couch potatoes'," The Independent reports, while the Mail Online claims that "there might soon be a pill to get you moving"…
“Future patients needing blood for surgery can have a transfusion made from a patch of their own skin”, reported the Daily Mirror. This news story is based on research that...
Scientists have explained why a Mediterranean-style diet is so healthy, The Daily Telegraph reported. It said that, “consuming large amounts of olive oil suppresses
“Study finds people predisposed to [schizophrenia] and drug users share common genes,” the Mail Online reports. A new study suggests that ‘schizophrenia’ genes are associated with cannabis use…