Why a drug treatment for dementia has eluded us

Jan 11, 2018 14:45 pm UTC| Health

Finding a cure for neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimers is challenging. Theyre difficult to diagnose, and drugs struggle to get into the brain as the brains blood supply is largely separate to the rest of the...

What supplements do scientists use, and why?

Jan 11, 2018 14:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

Supplements are a multi-billion dollar industry. But, unlike pharmaceutical companies, manufacturers of these products dont have to prove that their products are effective, only that they are safe and thats for new...

What psychiatrists have to say about holiday blues

Dec 28, 2017 13:39 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

This time of the year brings a lot of changes to the usual day-to-day life of hundreds of millions of people: The weather is colder, trees are naked, snowy days become plentiful and friendly critters are less visible...

Are you a "cyberloafer"? Why internet procrastination is making life easier for hackers

Dec 28, 2017 13:26 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health

The biggest threat to an organisations cyber-security comes from within, according to a growing body of evidence. Employees are frequently putting their companies at risk of hacking by sharing their passwords, using public...

Why your doctor may not be able to help you lose weight

Dec 27, 2017 13:25 pm UTC| Health

Obesity was designated a disease in 2013 by the American Heart Association and American Medical Association. Obesity, defined as a body mass index of 30 or higher, had long been identified as a health condition, but its...

Meat Eaters Should Be Taxed Like Smokers, Experts Say

Dec 27, 2017 11:33 am UTC| Health Law

A lot of people like to eat meat and do so on a regular basis. The same can be said about smokers. The big difference between these two is that those who consume tobacco are taxed while those who consume burgers are not,...

Why can't dogs eat chocolate?

Dec 21, 2017 06:04 am UTC| Health

Most pet owners know chocolate and dogs dont mix. Despite this, chocolate poisoning in dogs remains a problem, particularly at Christmas, as a new study in the journal Vet Record shows. Chocolate and cocoa are products...