Living with one’s spouse halves the risk of being overweight among patients with type 2 diabetes
New research published at this year’s European Association for the Study of Diabetes (EASD) meeting in Munich, shows that when a patient with type 2 diabetes lives with…
Children’s willpower linked to smoking habits throughout life
Scientists from the University of Stirling have discovered a link between childhood self-control and smoking habits across life.Behavioural Scientist Dr Michael Daly and his team examined 21,000 people…
More difficult to achieve controlled drinking than to give up alcohol entirely
People who are seeking treatment for alcohol dependence and whose goal is to quit drinking entirely are more likely to achieve this goal if they are treated by…
Omega-3 and Omega-6 Supplement Improves Reading for Children
Supplement of omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may improve reading skills of mainstream schoolchildren, according to a new study from Sahlgrenska Academy, at the University of Gothenburg, Sweden….
Metformin influences nitrogen and urea metabolism
The most frequently prescribed oral antidiabetic drug metformin significantly affects metabolic pathways. This was reported by scientists from the Helmholtz Zentrum München together with colleagues from the German…