When it comes to satisfaction with body function and body appearance, older men and women…
Month: August 2011
Mindful eating: Researchers are making every bite count
Two researchers seek to make diners mindful of mindless eating. A psychology professor and an…
Most would use genetic depression test results to reduce risky behavior, survey shows
Eight out of ten Australians would radically change their behavior if tests showed they had…
Scientists invent heat-regulating building material
A new material that can retain and release heat according to specific temperature requirements could…
Revolutionary biodegradable pellet targets glue ear infection
A revolutionary biodegradable pellet which slowly releases antibiotics into the middle ear could transform the…
New review clarifies the use of FRAX in clinical practice
FRAX® is a computer-based algorithm to help predict the 10-year risk of fragility fracture. Now…
Long periods of estrogen deprivation jeopardizes brain receptors, stroke protection
Prolonged estrogen deprivation in aging rats dramatically reduces the number of brain receptors for the…
Parents’ conflicts affect adopted infants’ sleep
When parents fight, infants are likely to lose sleep, researchers report. New parents often report…
Adverse childhood could raise adult heart disease risk
The risk of coronary heart disease in middle age is moderately higher for men and…
A true challenge for any superhero: Can comic books combat childhood obesity?
New research challenges kids to develop comic book characters who communicate healthy messages. The results…