YOU ARE WHAT YOU EAT
New urine test can quickly detect whether a person has a healthy diet
Scientists have developed a urine test that measures the health of a person's diet.
Stories written by Kate Wighton
CONSTANT CRAVING
Gambling addiction triggers the same brain areas as drug and alcohol cravings
Gambling addiction activates the same brain pathways as drug and alcohol cravings, suggests new research.
STRAIGHT TO THE HEART
Lowering cholesterol to 'levels of a new-born' cuts heart attack risk
Reducing our cholesterol levels to those of a new-born baby significantly lowers the risk of cardiovascular disease, according to new research.
MULTIPLE SCLEROSIS CLUES
Brain shrinkage in multiple sclerosis associated with leaked protein in blood
A leak of a protein called haemoglobin from damaged red blood cells may be associated with brain shrinkage in multiple sclerosis.
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EPILEPSY INSIGHTS
New epilepsy gene network identified by scientists
Scientists have discovered a gene network in the brain associated with epilepsy.
DROP THE ROCK
Men should avoid rock music when playing board games, say scientists
Mozart may enhance a man's performance in board games - while AC/DC may hinder their chances, according to new research.
ALCOHOL ON THE BRAIN
Alcohol consumption may be regulated by liver-brain pathway
A liver hormone called FGF21 may regulate alcohol drinking by acting directly on a receptor in the brain, according to a new study.
ALLERGY CONCERNS
Healthcare professionals lack knowledge on allergic reactions in children
Many school first aiders, community pharmacists and GP practice nurses overestimate the risk of fatal reaction for children with food allergy.
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Bacteria battles
Scientists harness the power of predatory bacteria as a 'living antibiotic'
A naturally occurring predatory bacterium can work with the immune system to clear multi-drug resistant Shigella infections in zebrafish.
Tactical bacteria
Salmonella disrupt the 'SAS' of the immune system
Scientists have discovered that Salmonella causes disease by preventing deployment of the immune system's 'SAS'.
