Rare single gene mutation increases risk of schizophrenia 35-fold, new study suggests

Mar 14, 2016 23:37 pm UTC| Health

Genetic factors play a major role in schizophrenia but scientists are only now beginning to identify the specific genes involved. A new study published in Nature Neuroscience shows that rare mutations in the SETD1A gene...

Three reasons why sleep is important for your health

Mar 14, 2016 04:12 am UTC| Health

Many of us dont get enough sleep on a regular basis. It might be due to a sleep disorder, busy social life, new baby, long working hours, shift work or just staying up too late binge-watching Netflix. But not getting...

Taking a break from your diet helps long-term weight loss

Mar 13, 2016 21:14 pm UTC| Health

How many times have you attempted to lose weight only to fall short and fail? For many people it is extremely challenging to stick to a strict dietary and exercise program for more than a few weeks. The good news is...

From signing to 'sensory': can trendy baby classes really boost a child's development?

Mar 11, 2016 15:00 pm UTC| Health

Parent and baby classes are increasingly popular, and the choice greater than ever. These days you can even take newborns on courses ranging from massage, yoga, music and swimming, to signing (teaching babies simple...

Why some humans developed a taste for milk and some didn't

Mar 11, 2016 09:07 am UTC| Health

Imagine a dinner party somewhere in Italy to which, as it turns out, my dad has been invited. On the menu tonight is a sliced tomato, basil and mozzarella salad, pasta with a creamy mushroom sauce topped with parmesan...

Highway to hearing hell: musicians and the danger of deafness

Mar 10, 2016 15:08 pm UTC| Health

AC/DC have postponed their US tour after singer Brian Johnson was warned by doctors that he was at risk of total hearing loss. This is unsurprising, perhaps, given the decades that the Australian band has been pumping out...

We should use placebos more often, especially in surgery

Mar 10, 2016 14:58 pm UTC| Health

Youre ill, probably scared, not sure of the future. Your doctor talks to you about your condition and says that, unfortunately, there are no effective treatments. However, she knows of a clinical trial for a new drug, and...