Archive: 06/02/2017
Research finds flaws in studies of mass deworming efforts for children in poor countries
The International Journal of Epidemiology finds that three widely cited research studies relating to mass deworming in Africa have substantial problems in their methods and analysis. The original researchers claimed that ...
Feb 6, 2017
Sign language users have better reaction times and peripheral vision
People who use British Sign Language (BSL) have better reaction times in their peripheral vision, a new study from the University of Sheffield has found.
Feb 6, 2017
Research on short-term effects of air pollution on the health of airways of children with chronic respiratory complaints
Starting in 2017, researchers will commence their study in Eindhoven on the effects of days with high air pollution on respiratory complaints, medication use and lung function of children suffering from chronic respiratory ...
Feb 6, 2017
Floaters are common as we age but may signal a more serious eye problem
Have you ever noticed the sudden appearance of a black dot in your field of vision that moves around when you move your eyes? It could also look like a cob web. You try blinking but it just won't go away. They can be quite ...
Feb 6, 2017