Scientists have developed a new method that allows them to predict the final size of…
Month: September 2015
Poor diet and high blood pressure now number one risk factors for early death
A new global burden of disease study finds a huge amount of deaths worldwide are…
African dams linked to over one million malaria cases annually
For the first time, research correlates the location of large dams with the incidence of…
Pressure to be available 24/7 on social media causes teen anxiety, depression
Overall and night-time specific social media use along with emotional investment were related to poorer…
Fewer women getting minimally invasive hysterectomies since FDA guidelines
A nearly quarter increase in hospital readmissions and 27 percent increase has been found in…
Diet beverage drinkers compensate by eating unhealthy food, study finds
A new study that examined the dietary habits of more than 22,000 US adults found…
Pressure to be cool, look good is detrimental to many children
The pressure to be cool, look good and own the ‘right stuff’ is detrimental to…
Evidence for cognitive training efficacy in TBI
Results of a randomized clinical trial of a cognitive intervention to improve learning and memory…
Gut bacteria may impact body weight, fat and good cholesterol levels
A link has been discovered between bacteria in the gut and body weight, triglyceride and…
Southern Ocean removing carbon dioxide from atmosphere more efficiently
Since 2002, the Southern Ocean has been removing more of the greenhouse gas carbon dioxide…