Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

Study Reveals Emotional Effects of Violent Video Games on Teens

“Our study suggests that playing a certain type of violent video game may have different short-term effects on brain function than playing a nonviolent—but…

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Addressing Global Health Inequalities: Key Insights and Progress

“Particularly disturbing findings from this study are that countries with high mortality in young children are making slow progress, gaps in adult mortality…

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Illicit Silicone Injections: High Fatality Risks Revealed

A study of individuals who underwent illegal silicone injections revealed a high fatality rate from pulmonary silicone embolism, or obstruction of the lungs….

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Pioneering Research on Andaman Islands’ Indigenous Cultures

Located in the Indian Ocean, more than 1,000 kilometres from the mainland of India, the islands are home to some of the world’s most secretive aboriginal…

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Low Impact Aerobic Exercise Reduces Fatigue in Autoimmune Conditions

A team led by nurse researcher Dr Jane Neill from Flinders University in Adelaide, examined 162 research studies published between 1987 and 2006, analysing 36…

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Health Benefits of Smoking Ban at Risk Without NHS Prep

In the three months before the introduction of the ban on smoking in public places in Scotland (on 26 March 2006), the number of people wanting to quit before…

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Radiologists attempt to solve mystery of Tut's demise

Ashraf Selim, M.D., radiologist at Kasr Eleini Teaching Hospital, Cairo University in Egypt, was part of an international team of scientists that studied the…

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Sitting Posture: The Surprising Impact on Back Pain

“A 135-degree body-thigh sitting posture was demonstrated to be the best biomechanical sitting position, as opposed to a 90-degree posture, which most people…

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Rote Learning Boosts Memory in Seniors, Study Finds

Researchers found that seniors who engaged in an intensive period of rote learning followed by an equally long rest period exhibited improved memory and verbal…

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Chemo Combo Using Genetically Modified Bacteria Fights Cancer

In mouse experiments reported in the November 24 issue of Science, the Hopkins researchers demonstrated that genetically-modified bacteria called Clostridium…

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Parkinson’s Impact on Driving: Study Reveals Key Findings

The study involved an on-road driving test of 71 people with mild to moderate Parkinson disease who were current drivers and 147 people of similar age with no…

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Ecstasy’s Impact: Brain Changes in First-Time Users

“We found a decrease in blood circulation in some areas of the brain in young adults who just started to use ecstasy,” said Maartje de Win, M.D., radiology…

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New Strategy to Enhance Psychological Well-Being in Schools

A new strategy (Well-Being Therapy) developed by a group of investigators of the University of Bologna, headed by Drs Ruini and Fava, may be successfull in…

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Sheffield Trial Reveals Health Benefits of Exercise for Women

The first study of its kind in the UK, the Sheffield Exercise and Breast Cancer Trial (SHERBERT) investigated the physical and psychological health benefits of…

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Supervised Exercise Boosts Mental Wellbeing in Obese Teens

The study of eighty-one 11-16 year olds suggests that offering an organised programme of exercise helps obese adolescents overcome problems with their self…

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Enhancing Information for Stroke Survivors and Families

Funded by East Kent Hospitals donated funds, the study will build on a developing programme of research by interviewing a range of health professionals,…

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