Study shows drumming improves movement control and social interaction in autistic children
Drumming for 60 minutes a week can benefit children diagnosed with autism and help them learn better at school, according to a new scientific study.
The project, led by...
First study to look at global deaths with rising temperatures sounds a warning
More people could die of extreme temperatures unless global temperatures are kept in check and the Paris Agreement goals met.
This is the argument authors of a new...
According to a new study undescended testes is associated with an increased risk of testicular cancer and male infertility, decreased chances of fathering a child
Undescended testicles should not be neglected.
According to a new study published in The Lancet, which...
Most people’s seizures occurred in a circadian (ie, 24-hour) rhythm, but some people experienced weekly and 3-weekly cycles. Some had a combination of daily, weekly or longer cycles
The timing of seizures may be linked to natural rhythms in around...
Three servings per day of whole fat dairy products consumption linked to lower rates of heart disease and death
If you are health conscious and swear by skimmed milk, here's a shocker.
Contrary to popular belief, consumption of around three servings...
Sarcolipin, a small peptide molecule only found in muscles, tricks those cells into using more energy, burning fatIf you have been trying to lose fat, unsuccessfully, then here's the answer to your prayers.
New research has shown that sarcolipin, a...
Primary care physicians can easily spot depressive symptoms in vulnerable patients
The general physician or any primary health care provider is best placed to diagnose depression.
A new study has identified vulnerable populations for whom depression screening combined with hazardous alcohol...
Study finds that even top athletes who have faced abuse at some point are at higher risk of sports injuriesIn the last year or so at least two sackings - one of a coach and one of support staff...
Researchers have developed an i-phone app that can measure blood pressure using sensors already present in the phone
What if your phone could measure your blood pressure? That too without the paraphernelia of the often painful arm strap.
Michigan State University...
Study shows that in a hospital, a hand dryer is likely to spread many more germs than a paper towel
And you thought it was the contact that spread germs! New research shows that jet-air hand dryers in hospital toilets...
