University of Nebraska-Lincoln

UNL research to power handheld traumatic brain injury diagnostic device

 A handheld tool is under development to diagnose traumatic brain injuries on the spot using technology developed by a University of Nebraska-Lincoln chemist. Such a device could yield critical and in some cases life-saving ...

Medical research created Jul 12, 2012 | popularity 3.7 / 5 (3) | comments 0

Study: Youths in residential treatment have high rates of health problems

The issues involving a number of youths who land in residential treatment programs such as Boys Town are familiar: They have histories of juvenile delinquency; they struggle in school; they come from unstable homes; they ...

Health created Oct 19, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Study IDs new genetic links to impulsivity, alcohol problems in men

Being impulsive can lead us to say things we regret, buy things we really don't need, engage in behaviors that are risky and even develop troublesome addictions. But are different kinds of hastiness and rashness embedded ...

Genetics created Nov 16, 2011 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Feces fossils lend new insights into connection between Native-Americans, diabetes

Why do Native Americans experience high rates of diabetes? A common theory is that they possess fat-hoarding "thrifty genes" left over from their ancestors – genes that were required for survival during ancient cycles ...

Diabetes created Jul 24, 2012 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0 | with audio podcast

Research connects early childhood with pain, depression in adulthood

(Medical Xpress)—It's common knowledge that a child who misses a meal can't concentrate in school. But what happens years down the road? Does that missed meal have any bearing on health in adulthood?

Psychology & Psychiatry created Feb 27, 2013 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0