HEALTH
Diabetics Benefit From High-Protein Diets
A study shows that obese people with diabetes can lose weight on high-protein diets and see improvement in cardiovascular and renal health.
Microparticles To Help Treat Heart Attacks
Researchers have found that microparticles injected into the blood can boost heart function and reduce heart scarring after a heart attack.
‘Icy’ Technique Improves Kidney Transplants
Surgeons have completed 50 kidney transplants using a robot-assisted procedure in which the organ is cooled with ice during the operation.
Honesty ‘Feels Better’ Than Dishonesty
Lying may take more skill but researchers say a reward for telling the truth feels better than one for dishonesty.
Texting Changes The Way We Walk
Researchers have confirmed something you may have suspected: texting on your phone while walking can alter your posture and balance.
Cost Effective To Track Hepatitis B Carriers
A study has determined that monitoring inactive chronic hepatitis B carriers is a cost-effective strategy for managing the disease in China.
MS Patients More Likely To Develop Cancer?
A study in Taiwan has found that patients with multiple sclerosis are more likely to develop cancer, contradicting previous studies.
Some Indigenous Groups More Vulnerable To H7N9 Viruses
Researchers have discovered that some indigenous groups will be more susceptible to the effects of the new strain of H7N9 influenza in China.
Assisted Conception Linked To Higher Birth Complication Risk
The risk of serious complications is around twice as high for babies conceived by assisted reproductive therapies compared to naturally conceived babies, according to a study.
