New research finds flaws in veterans' claims system A new study by Stanford scholars and their colleagues shines a stark spotlight on governance issues that have plagued a cornerstone of the nation's administrative system for years: rampant errors and a backlog of appeals ... Mar 6, 2019 0 1
Molecular clock influences immune cell responses Scientists have recently recognized that cells of the same type can behave differently in response to stimulation. In a new study, Yale researchers have shown how these varied responses are due in part to a desynchronized ... Mar 6, 2019 0 7
Single gene linked to host of abnormalities during neurodevelopment Yale researchers have shown that mutations of a gene associated with autism, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and epilepsy cause some of the same structural and behavioral abnormalities that characterize those neurodevelopmental ... Mar 6, 2019 0 15
Proper use of wearable technology is considered the 'wild, wild west' If you're out sweating with your Fitbit aiming for 10,000 steps, Kinesiology's Dr. Reed Ferber, Ph.D., wants you to know you don't need to feel guilty if you don't hit that goal. Mar 6, 2019 0 1
Study finds a lack of adequate hydration among the elderly Drinking enough water is a concern for everyone, but the elderly are particularly prone to underhydration and dehydration. A new UCLA School of Nursing study shows that these conditions are likely to be under-recognized, ... Mar 6, 2019 0 8
Trends in women's reproductive events reflect major social and lifestyle changes An international study has revealed the age at which women experience major reproductive events, such as their first period or giving birth, has changed significantly over time. Mar 6, 2019 0 2
Our brains reveal our choices before we're even aware of them, study finds A new UNSW study suggests we have less control over our personal choices than we think, and that unconscious brain activity determines our choices well before we are aware of them. Mar 6, 2019 4 9399
Old age care crisis: Are migrant care workers a suitable solution for state and families? Germany is facing an old age care crisis. Old age care structures in this country have for too long been starved of cash and personnel, and there is still no evidence of improvement. In fact, the contrary seems to be the ... Mar 6, 2019 0 4
Preparing for the outbreak: helping research swing into action in central Africa When an outbreak strikes, speed is critical. Health workers must act quickly not only to contain and treat an emerging or re-emerging disease, but also to use this window to evaluate potential treatments and vaccines. And ... Mar 6, 2019 0 3
More than just memories—a new role for the hippocampus during learning Avid hikers know to be cautious of plants with leaves made up of three leaflets if they are red in the spring or fall. Parents worldwide know the precarious relationship between proximity to bedtime and roughhousing with ... Mar 6, 2019 0 269