"Teetotallers suffer higher levels of depression than drinkers,” reported The Daily Telegraph. Scientists have found that people who abstain are also more likely
“A good old belly laugh can help heal leg ulcers,” BBC News has reported. However, the eye-catching claim is only a theory offered by researchers who said the treatment is probably more effective than ultrasound...
Rating your doctor or hospital online is not just the preserve of the 'chattering classes', new research may suggest. While the research has not yet hit the headlines, it has been circulated on social media and is available to access for free...
Governments should start vaccinations against a lethal strain of the influenza virus circulating in birds and pigs, The Independent has reported. The news is based on an article written by US vaccine researchers...
“Carry on boozing!” is the headline in the Daily Star today. This and other newspapers describe a piece of animal research which suggests quitting even moderate
“Could Inception become a reality? Scientists induce lucid dreams by adding current to sleeping people's brains,” reports the Mail Online. This headline comes from a study of 27 people indicating that for some, electrical stimulation of the brain…
“Hand hygiene campaign cut superbug infections,” according to BBC News. Along with other news outlets, the BBC reported the success of a hand-washing campaign...
There is a new '100% accurate' test that 'diagnoses schizophrenics simply by checking their gaze' according to the Daily Mail. The news is prompted by researchers exploring the ability of eye tests to screen for schizophrenia…
“Children bullied during their early years are up to three times more likely to self harm than their classmates,” BBC News has reported. The news is based on a study that assessed whether children were bullied...