No evidence that power posing works: study Striking a power pose before an important meeting or interview is not going to boost your confidence or make you feel more powerful, says an Iowa State University researcher. Oct 1, 2019 0 325
Full-body interaction videogames enhance social skills in children with autism disorders Narcís Parés, a member of the Cognitive Media Technologies research group of the Department of Information and Communication Technologies (DTIC) at UPF, is working on a research line known as "full-body interaction." At ... Oct 1, 2019 0 7
How a plant-based diet can ease rheumatoid arthritis Switching to a plant-based diet can alleviate the pain caused by rheumatoid arthritis, a new study shows. Oct 1, 2019 0 8
Rituxan approved for pediatric patients with rare vasculitis diseases (HealthDay)—Rituxan (rituximab) injection was granted the first approval for a drug to treat granulomatosis with polyangiitis (GPA) and microscopic polyangiitis (MPA) in combination with glucocorticoids in children 2 years ... Oct 1, 2019 0 3
Washington state bans sale of flavored electronic cigarettes (HealthDay)—Washington has become the fourth state to ban flavored vaping products, joining Michigan, New York, and Rhode Island, CBS News reports. Oct 1, 2019 0 14
Make neighborhoods green for heart health? The idea is taking root Neighborhoods filled with trees, grass and other flora not only improve the air and clear the mind – they also can reduce heart disease risk, recent studies suggest. Oct 1, 2019 0 6
Stroke rate continues to fall among older Americans (HealthDay)—Starting in the late 1980s, stroke rates among older Americans began to fall—and the decline shows no signs of stopping, a new study finds. Oct 1, 2019 0 2
Mavyret approved as 8-week treatment for hep C, compensated cirrhosis (HealthDay)—Approval of Mavyret (glecaprevir and pibrentasvir) tablets has been expanded to eight-week treatment for treatment-naive patients aged 12 years and older with chronic hepatitis C virus (HCV) genotypes 1 through ... Oct 1, 2019 0 2
Watchdog finds DEA was 'slow to respond' to opioid epidemic The Drug Enforcement Administration was "slow to respond" as America grappled with a rising opioid epidemic, the Justice Department's inspector general said in a report Tuesday that faulted the agency for cutting back use ... Oct 1, 2019 0 0
Verbal autopsies used in push to better track global deaths One afternoon last month, a young woman with a tablet computer sat next to Alphonsine Umurerwa on the living room couch, asking questions, listening carefully. Oct 1, 2019 0 0