Thursday, October 1, 2015

Medical News Today: Breast cancer: are men the forgotten victims?

In the US, 2,360 men will be diagnosed with breast cancer this year. But still, many people believe that it only affects women. We investigate the reasons why.

Medical News Today: Is a 'too-clean' environment to blame for childhood asthma?

A new study suggests that 3-month-old infants with an increased asthma risk have lower levels of four types of gut bacteria, lending support to the hygiene hypothesis.

Medical News Today: Benefits of psychotherapy for depression 'overstated'

The efficacy of psychotherapy against depression has been overstated by previous research due to publication bias, according to a new review.

Medical News Today: Insulin-producing cells offer hope for people with type 1 diabetes

Scientists have developed a technique to make cells that will produce insulin. They could eventually be used in transplants for people with type 1 diabetes.

Medical News Today: Psoriasis patients at increased risk for depression

A major study in the US finds that psoriasis and depression are linked, but the degree of psoriasis does not imply more severe depression.

Medical News Today: Colds, flu linked to increased stroke risk for children

Minor infections such as colds and flu may temporarily increase the risk of stroke for children, according to the results of a new study.

Medical News Today: 'Golden hour' saves US servicemen's lives

Implementation of 'golden hour' in Afghanistan saves US servicemen's lives. The mandate decreeing that transport to hospital should be halved significantly decreases fatality rate.