Millions of Americans live in flood-prone areas. In 2012 alone, the cost of direct flood…
Month: January 2015
When it comes to variations in crop yield, climate has a big say
What impact will future climate change have on food supply? That depends in part on…
Infants can learn to communicate from videos, study shows
Children under two years old can learn certain communication skills from a video, such as…
Reducing Myc gene activity extends healthy lifespan in mice
Mice with one rather than the normal two copies of the gene Myc (also found…
Strong association between menopausal symptoms, bone health
Women who experience moderate to severe hot flashes and night sweats during menopause tend to…
Parents’ reliance on welfare leads to more welfare use by their children, study finds
Family welfare cultures have been explored through a new study in the context of Norway’s…
New research could give alternatives for children’s eye exams
It’s very difficult to understand the retinal structure of children because they are known to…
Blame it on your brain: Salt and hypertension
Excessive salt intake “reprograms” the brain, interfering with a natural safety mechanism that normally prevents…
Trust your gut: E. coli may hold one of the keys to treating Parkinson’s
E. coli usually brings to mind food poisoning and beach closures, but researchers recently discovered…
Viruses may play unexpected role in inflammatory bowel diseases
Inflammatory bowel diseases are associated with a decrease in the diversity of bacteria in the…