A recent study provides the first empirical evidence to show that active and engaged television…
Month: September 2013
Statins being overprescribed for kidney disease patients
A new analysis concludes that large numbers of patients in advanced stages of kidney disease…
Irregular periods in young women can be cause for concern
While irregular periods are common among teenage girls, an underlying hormonal disorder may be to…
Older adults gauge their partner’s feelings through knowing, not seeing
Compared to younger adults, older people are less adept at reading emotion in their spouse’s…
State e-waste disposal bans have been largely ineffective
One of the first analyses of laws banning disposal of electronic waste (e-waste) in landfills…
Four common genetic variants associated with blood pressure in African-Americans
A landmark study has discovered four novel gene variations associated with blood pressure in African…
How do consumers compare prices? It depends on how powerful they feel
Your reaction to the price on a bottle of wine or another product is partly…
New training to improve the care of people with dementia in general hospitals
People living with dementia in the UK can occupy approximately 25% of general hospital beds….
Bilingual education has spillover effect
Bilingual education programs have a substantial spillover effect on the students they’re not designed for….
Extreme life forms: Life found in the sediments of an Antarctic subglacial lake for the first time
Evidence of diverse life forms dating back nearly a hundred thousand years has been found…