News articles tagged with 'life' (Page 2)
Mothers' hard work pays off with big brains for their babies
— 29 Mar 2011 17:22 | HealthBrain growth in babies is linked to the amount of time and energy mothers 'invest,' according to new research published today…
Researchers find many elderly men are undergoing unnecessary PSA screenings
— 29 Mar 2011 16:43 | HealthA new study on the use of prostate-specific antigen (PSA)-based prostate cancer screening in the United States found that many elderly men may be undergoing unnecessary prostate cancer…
Childhood psychological problems have long-term economic and social impact, study finds
— 29 Mar 2011 16:28 | HealthPsychological problems experienced during childhood can have a long-lasting impact on an individual's life course, reducing people's earnings and decreasing the chances of establishing…
Europe-wide survey reveals priorities for end-of-life care
— 28 Mar 2011 16:47 | HealthA survey of over 9,000 people in seven different countries across Europe has shown that the majority would want to improve the quality of life in the time they had left, rather than…
Algae, bacteria hogged oxygen after ancient mass extinction, slowed marine life recovery
— 28 Mar 2011 15:37 | EnvironmentA mass extinction is hard enough for Earth's biosphere to handle, but when you chase it with prolonged oxygen deprivation, the biota ends up with a hangover that can last millions of…
Life expectancy rising in UK and Europe despite obesity epidemic
— 18 Mar 2011 15:19 | HealthLife expectancy in Europe keeps increasing despite the obesity epidemic, with people in Britain reaching an older age than those living in the US, according to an analysis of trends…
'Fly tree of life' mapped, adds big branch of evolutionary knowledge
— 15 Mar 2011 20:56 | BiologyCalling it the 'new periodic table for flies,' researchers at North Carolina State University and collaborators across the globe have mapped the evolutionary history of flies, providing…
Alcohol abuse history influences quality of life following liver transplant
— 9 Mar 2011 19:23 | HealthA history of alcohol abuse significantly impacts quality of life for patients after liver transplant, according to researchers at Henry Ford Hospital…
Brain implant surgeries at UCSF dramatically improve symptoms of debilitating condition
— 9 Mar 2011 18:32 | HealthImplanting electrodes into a pea-sized part of the brain can dramatically improve life for people with severe cervical dystonia - a rare but extremely debilitating condition that causes…
You are what your mother ate
— 8 Mar 2011 13:26 | HealthPoor diet during pregnancy increases offspring's vulnerability to the effects of ageing, new research has shown for the first time…