Voluntary Limit-Setting Can Keep Intense Online Gamblers In Check
A new study has shown that, among online gamblers, setting voluntary monetary limits can help players stay in control of their gambling and the most significant effects were…
Sexual dimorphism: The female hormone estrogen may facilitate the growth of liver metastases in non-sex-specific cancers
It is known that the tumour microenvironment plays an important role in the progression of cancer. But could estrogen present in this microenvironment facilitate the growth of liver…
Antipsychotic drugs are associated with increased risk of head and brain injuries among community-dwelling persons with Alzheimer’s disease
The use of antipsychotics is associated with increased risks of head and brain injuries among persons with Alzheimer’s disease, according to a recent study from the University of…
Study highlights the importance of undertaking physical activity of moderate–vigorous intensity during the early weeks of pregnancy
Pregnancy is a critical stage characterised by complex changes in endocrine and immunometabolic levels, during which the woman’s physiology is modulated to sustain her health and that of…
How diet affects mental health – what’s the evidence?
A new expert review confirms that diet significantly influences mental health and wellbeing, but cautions that the evidence for many diets is comparatively weak. This, the most up…