Divorced people are more likely to die from preventable accidents than married counterparts, according to…
Month: October 2013
Rare earths in bacteria: Methane-decomposing bacteria from hot springs need the valuable metals to produce energy
Rare earths are among the most precious raw materials of all. These metals are used…
Bottom-feeding behavior of humpback whales confirmed
Scientists have confirmed that humpback whales in the southern Gulf of Maine are spending more…
Prices, family interactions influence eating behaviors
Researchers looked at how prices, parents and peers affect fruit and vegetable consumption among African-American…
Nerve stimulation in neck may reduce heart failure symptoms
A multidisciplinary team of experts in heart failure, cardiac arrhythmia, and neurosurgery are now testing…
Bloomberg’s health legacy: Urban innovator or meddling nanny?
As New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg prepares to leave office, a commentary by a…
Go ahead, dunk your cell phone in salt water
New barrier films could better protect electronics in harsh environments, and are being developed for…
Alarming increase of myopia; environmental factors influence development, progression of myopia
New research on myopia — how it develops, risk and protective factors, and potentially effective…
Media Consumption To Average 15.5 Hours A Day By 2015
A new report looks at media consumption by individuals in and out of the home,…
First aid teams set to improve heart attack survival with pocket manual
First aid teams are set to improve the survival of heart attack patients with the…