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Fish intake can help pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence

Blood samples were collected from 2,000 women at 20 gestational weeks and from the umbilical cord of the infant at birth Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish? Can pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence by eating fish? A study recently submitted to theAmerican Journal of Clinical Nutrition and coordinated by the… Seguir Leyendo Fish intake can help pregnant women improve their progeny’s intelligence

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Women with morbid obesity develop breast cancer at a younger age

Obese women develop breast cancer at a younger age than other women. Furthermore, the likelihood of developing breast cancer is much higher in patients with morbid obesity. This is one of the main conclusions drawn in an article recently published in the Spanish journal Nutrici-n Hospitalaria by the University of Granada research group CTS 367,… Seguir Leyendo Women with morbid obesity develop breast cancer at a younger age

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Low plasma level of copper and zinc in pregnant women may be associated with spontaneous abortion

Scientists at the University of Granada have confirmed that a low plasma level of copper and zinc in pregnant women may be a factor associated with spontaneous abortion, a hypothesis that had not been confirmed to date, and which had never been proven in humans before. For the purpose of this study, 265 pregnant women… Seguir Leyendo Low plasma level of copper and zinc in pregnant women may be associated with spontaneous abortion

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Spanish research establishes factors associated with tiredness in breast cancer survivors

In Spain, 5-year survival following breast cancer diagnosis is more than 83%. Around 66% suffer fatigue following treatment. A Spanish research establishes the factors associated with tiredness in cancer survivors to improve their quality of life and rehabilitation. «Cancer-related fatigue is the symptom that most limits quality of life and is most common in patients… Seguir Leyendo Spanish research establishes factors associated with tiredness in breast cancer survivors

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Epstein-Barr virus might cause multiple sclerosis, study confirms

The Epstein-Barr (EVB) virus -belonging to the herpesviruses family, which also includes the herpes simplex virus and the cytomegalovirus- is one of the environmental factors that might cause multiple sclerosis, a condition affecting the central nervous system, which causes are unknown. This has been confirmed by University of Granada scientists that analyzed the presence of… Seguir Leyendo Epstein-Barr virus might cause multiple sclerosis, study confirms

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Study: Men and women have different emotions in conflictive situations

Women feel their emotions more intensively than men when a conflict arises within the couple. Conversely, it is men -who mostly express «powerful emotions» as wrath or despise- who cause conflicts more frequently. This is the conclusion described in an article published in the journal Intervenci-n Psicosocial prepared by professors from the Department of Social… Seguir Leyendo Study: Men and women have different emotions in conflictive situations

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Research: Eating disorders more prevalent among Muslim adolescents than Christian

The incidence of eating disorders was found to be 2.3-fold higher among Muslim adolescents than among their Christian classmates. Similarly, body dissatisfaction was 1.8-fold higher in the former group. Finally, as a general conclusion, an average of one in four adolescents suffers some type of eating disorder, and 15% suffers body dissatisfaction. These were the… Seguir Leyendo Research: Eating disorders more prevalent among Muslim adolescents than Christian

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Study: Six out of 10 male drug-abusers direct violence against their partners

According to a study conducted at the Department of Pedagogy of the University of Granada, about six out of ten male drug-abusers direct some type of violence against their intimate partners. Thus, the study revealed a high rate of domestic violence -both pysical and psychological- by male drug-abusers against women. The study also detailed the… Seguir Leyendo Study: Six out of 10 male drug-abusers direct violence against their partners

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Most patients ‘want to be listened, informed and considered by family doctor’

A study conducted at the University of Granada reveals that patients have greater expectations of their family doctor listening actively to them, keeping them informed and considering their opinions than in getting involved in decision making. For the purpose of this study, researchers took a sample of 360 patients aged 16-47 years, assisted at the… Seguir Leyendo Most patients ‘want to be listened, informed and considered by family doctor’

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University of Granada reveals increase of crash rates for elderly drivers than others

Drivers aged over 60 have higher crash rates in non problematic operating environments -as in junctions- than drivers of other age groups. Although elderly drivers present deteriorated driving abilities, they have proved to be more cautious, to compensate such deficiencies. This way, older drivers avoid engaging in risky behaviours like speeding, passing dangerously or driving… Seguir Leyendo University of Granada reveals increase of crash rates for elderly drivers than others