How Exercise Reduces Belly Fat in Humans Some of you may have made a New Year’s resolution to hit the gym to tackle that annoying belly fat. But have you ever wondered how physical activity produces this desired effect? A signaling molecule called interleukin-6 plays a critical role in this process, researchers report December 27 in the journal Cell Metabolism. 27. December 2018 / 22:00
Prestigious award spurs the hunt for the reasons behind poor semen quality A Danish-Finnish study will examine and compare semen from Danish and Finnish fathers and their sons for the first time. The head of the Finnish part of the study, Professor Jorma Toppari, has just received Rigshospitalet's International KFJ Award. 15. November 2018 / 13:00
Palliative care should be offered far earlier during cancer treatment A large international commission of cancer experts recommends integrating alleviating palliative care into oncology, and offering such care early during a cancer treatment pathway. "In Denmark, palliative care is only an option for terminally ill patients," said Per Sjøgren, Professor in palliative medicine. 15. November 2018 / 10:00
Medical attention around the clock A new project will revolutionise monitoring of hospitalised patients at special risk, thus reducing the incidence of complications and deaths. 13. November 2018 / 7:00
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