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Fearless infants ‘more likely to be aggressive toddlers’

May 24th, 2013
by Tania

Children who show signs of fearlessness at the age of one are more likely to exhibit aggressive behaviours once they become toddlers, according to a new study. Read the rest of this entry »

Mango ‘could help control blood sugar in obese patients’

May 24th, 2013
by Tania

Diabetes patient measure glucose level blood testNew research indicates that frequently including mango in the diet could help obese patients to regulate their blood sugar more effectively. Read the rest of this entry »

Anti-smoking ad response greater when strong arguments are presented

May 24th, 2013
by Tania

Cigarette buttPeople are more likely to respond to and adapt their behaviours as a result of anti-smoking advertisements when a strong argument has been presented, with the provision of facts and statistics possibly a major contributing factor to the success of a campaign. Read the rest of this entry »

Equating calories to exercise could encourage diners to make healthier choices

May 23rd, 2013
by Tania

Runner exercising on beachDiners who are presented with information which shows the level of activity required to burn off the calories in a particular product or dish may be more likely to make healthier choices or limit their food intake, according to new research from a Texas Christian University team. Read the rest of this entry »

Researchers note rise in leukaemia treatment

May 23rd, 2013
by Tania

leukaemia CellsA rise in leukaemia treatment has been noted by doctors at Dartmouth-Hitchcock Norris Cotton Cancer Center. Read the rest of this entry »

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