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Premature births may be linked to seasonal levels of pesticides and nitrates in surface water
The growing premature birth rate in the United States appears to be strongly associated with increased use of pesticides and nitrates, according to work conducted by Paul Winchester, M.D., professor of clinical pediatrics at the Indiana University School of Medicine. view more (2007-05-07)
Fatty meals worsen the sensations of heartburn
A fatty meal worsens heartburn, but without increasing the amount of acid reflux from the stomach to justify the sensations, shows research in Gut. Eleven patients suffering from acid reflux, producing painful heartburn, took part in the study. After being given drugs to suppress their normal digestive acid production, and fasting, they were... view more... (2001-10-12)
ADA releases updated position paper on vegetarian diets
The American Dietetic Association has released an updated position paper on vegetarian diets that concludes such diets, if well-planned, are healthful and nutritious for adults, infants, children and adolescents and can help prevent and treat chronic diseases including heart disease, cancer, obesity and diabetes. view more (2009-07-02)
Obesity makes labor tougher on women, new research finds
Looking for yet another reason to stay svelte? Labor can be longer for obese pregnant women, a new Saint Louis University study finds. view more (2006-05-15)
Archaeologist Uncovers Unluckiest Church in the World
University of Warwick archaeologist Dr Stephen Hill has uncovered what is probably the unluckiest church in the world. It was founded on what is now a cliff top because unfortunately that is where its patron saint was martyred. It was wrecked by two earthquakes, a flood, and a landslide - all of which happened while it was still being built. It... view more... (2002-12-12)
Help for victims of bullying
Psychologists have found that children who get bullied at school act in ways which mark them out as victims, behaving submissively and having poor social skills. This is one of the key findings from research presented to The British Psychological Society's Developmental Section Conference in Bristol today, Saturday 16 September, by Claire Fox and... view more... (2000-09-12)
Coffee Makes People Nervous
They did not work with people; instead they examined rats of two lines. The rats of the first line were more anxious by their nature. Some rats were kept in groups, while others were kept in single cages. It is known that solitude is an unfavourable factor for rats. The animals were given 0.1%... view more... (2002-04-12)
New Chairman for International Society - Dr John Beacham CBE to take on new position at SCI
Dr John Beacham, CBE will take up his new role as SCI Chairman of Council at the 122nd Annual Meeting today at the Society's international headquarters. Dr Beacham spent 30 successful years in research and development at ICI, UK. Following that, he became an advisor on strategy and innovation at Department of Trade and Industry (DTI). Dr Beacham... view more... (2003-07-08)
The French Research and Technology service on CORDIS is dedicated to a key area of the French Presidency programme
On July 4th 2000 the French Ministry of Research launched a specialised Internet Council Presidency Service on Research and Technology. The service will provide up-to-date information and promote broader understanding of the French initiatives and activities related to the Presidency objective for a Europe of growth, employment and innovation. The... view more... (2000-07-04)
Joslin study identifies protein that produces 'good' fat
A study by researchers at the Joslin Diabetes Center has shown that a protein known for its role in inducing bone growth can also help promote the development of brown fat, a "good" fat that helps in the expenditure of energy and plays a role in fighting obesity. view more (2008-08-21)
Making Purer Rings For Pure Lovers
By using powdered metals, produced by passing molten gold, silver or platinum through a high powered jet, manufacturers will be able reduce the amount of impurities found in the ring. These impurities are picked up in conventionally produced rings as they are punched from a sheet of metal and extensively rolled into shape. The new technique also... view more... (1999-02-10)
Smokers cost US military over $130 million a year
Smokers cost the US military over $130 million a year, almost 1 per cent of the total annual training budget, shows research in Tobacco Control. Smoking was the single biggest predictor of premature discharge from duty, the study found. The research team tracked around 29,000 recruits in the US Air Force over 12 months. This section of the... view more... (2001-02-23)
University of Surrey Professor appointed to the Council of the Royal Society of Medicine
The University of Surrey is pleased to congratulate Professor Ri Hornung MB BS MSc DRCOG FRCGP on his election to the Council of the Royal Society of Medicine (RSM). For two years Professor Hornung, a visiting professor at UniS' Postgraduate Medical School, has been an instrumental member of a RSM working examining Continuing Professional... view more... (2004-09-28)
New report estimates 12 million cancer cases worldwide
A new American Cancer Society report estimates that there will be over 12 million new cancer cases and 7.6 million cancer deaths (about 20,000 cancer deaths a day) worldwide in 2007. view more (2007-12-18)
How can doctors best communicate health risks?
Doctors can improve the ways in which they communicate risk information, according to several articles in this week's Education and Debate section of the BMJ. Most approaches to communication of risk are based on the assumption that patients rationally review evidence, but for various reasons, we do not think rationally about risk, write Andy... view more... (2003-09-24)
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