It’s not often that a fall saves someone’s life. Helen Powell, 74, says that was…
Month: May 2017
You’re not too old to learn that
If we as adults continue to learn the way we did as children, we can…
Common cold duration is shortened similarly by zinc acetate and zinc gluconate lozenges
There is no significant difference between zinc acetate lozenges and zinc gluconate lozenges regarding their…
What roundworms can teach us about human growth
Human beings and the roundworm C. elegans have more in common than you’d expect. Thanks…
Operating smart devices from the space on and above the back of your hand
Smartwatches such as the Apple Watch have been called a ‘revolution on the wrist’, but…
Cost of Zika outbreak in the United States could be high
Even a relatively mild Zika outbreak in the United States could cost more than $183…
35-year South Carolina alligator study uncovers mysteries about growth and reproduction
Research by wildlife biologists is shattering conventional scientific understanding about American alligator growth and reproduction.
Speech and language deficits in children with autism may not cause tantrums
Speech or language impairments may not be the cause of more frequent tantrums in children…
Recognizing food brands puts preschoolers at risk for obesity
Young children who recognize food name brands, such as Lucky Charms, M&M’s and Cheetos, often…
One step closer to finding out how wine may protect your neurons
Low to moderate intake of red wine can delay the onset of neurodegenerative diseases such…