Wednesday, 6 April 2016

Medical News Today: High-fat diet can alter the cellular body clock

Consuming saturated fats at the wrong time of day can put cellular processes and inflammatory responses out of synch, adding to the risk of metabolic disorders such as diabetes.

Tuesday, 5 April 2016

Medical News Today: Choir singing may boost cancer patients' health, well-being

Singing in a choir for just 1 hour was found to increase immune system activity among cancer patients, suggesting choir singing may be a simple treatment aid for the disease.

Monday, 4 April 2016

Medical News Today: Virtual consultations vary in quality of care

As virtual visits grow in popularity among patients with acute conditions, a study reveals variation in the quality of treatment - depending on the company and the condition.

Sunday, 3 April 2016

Medical News Today: Treating depression may reduce heart disease risk

The links between cardiovascular health and depression are only slowly being uncovered. A new study finds that treating depression effectively might reduce future cardiac risk.

Saturday, 2 April 2016

Medical News Today: High-protein diet may explain anatomical differences of Neanderthals

Compared with Homo sapiens, Neanderthals had a wider rib cage and pelvis. Now, new research suggests this may be because they had to adapt to a high-protein diet.

Friday, 1 April 2016

Medical News Today: Obesity now more prevalent worldwide than underweight

In the last 40 years, the average human has gained the equivalent of 1.5 kg per decade, although low weight remains a major public health concern in poorer regions.

Medical News Today: Obesity now more prevalent worldwide than underweight

In the last 40 years, the average human has gained the equivalent of 1.5 kg per decade, although low weight remains a major public health concern in poorer regions.