A study of academic achievement suggests that urban youth may benefit from strong families and…
Month: December 2014
Cancer from asbestos caused by more than one cell mutation
It has been a long held belief that tumors arising from exposure to asbestos are…
Dirt provides new insight into Roman burials
The first scientific evidence of frankincense being used in Roman burial rites in Britain has…
Localized climate change contributed to ancient southwest depopulation
The role of localized climate change in one of the great mysteries of North American…
Medications for patients with first episode psychosis may not meet guidelines
Many patients with first-episode psychosis receive medications that do not comply with recommended guidelines for…
Parkinson’s drugs safe for the heart, preliminary study suggests
Non-ergot derived dopamine agonists used to treat Parkinson’s disease may be safe for the heart,…
Current guidelines not clear on which children most at risk of severe flu complications
Children born prematurely are at an increased risk of flu-related complications, despite not being identified…
Psychological problems in men experiencing cancer
Some key markers for vulnerability to psychological problems in men experiencing cancer have been identified…
What really helps women achieve a good work-life balance?
“Women continue to be underrepresented in organizational life, in professions such as surgery and in…
Research could improve nuclear power plant safety, and stop your kettle furring up
Taking inspiration from nature, researchers have created a versatile model to predict how stalagmite-like structures…