Medical News
Bullying and violence at work increases the risk of cardiovascular disease
EurekAlert! - 18 Nov 2018 09:00
(European Society of Cardiology) People who are bullied at work or experience violence at work are at higher risk of heart and brain blood vessel problems, including heart attacks and stroke, according to the largest pro...
Debate: Is the gut or the brain more important in regulating appetite and metabolism?
EurekAlert! - 18 Nov 2018 09:00
(Society for Endocrinology) Whether gut or brain hormones are more important for the regulation of appetite and metabolism is not clearly defined. Imbalances in the control of appetite and metabolism can lead to obesity ...
Noise pollution in hospitals -- a rising problem
EurekAlert! - 18 Nov 2018 09:00
(King's College London) Noise in hospitals is a common concern among patients, families and staff. In the UK, 40 percent of hospital patients are bothered by noise at night.
Women more resilient to extreme physical activity than previously reported
EurekAlert! - 18 Nov 2018 09:00
(Society for Endocrinology) Women that underwent extreme physical training and completed a transantarctic expedition did not show any more negative health effects than would be expected in men, according to a study prese...