Study tracks who dengue-carrying mosquitoes bite Most people bitten by dengue fever-transmitting mosquitoes in four northwestern Thai villages weren't residents but visitors, a finding that provides new clues about the spread of the dengue virus. Sep 10, 2014 0 0
Researcher studies long-term marital happiness (Medical Xpress)—A husband who's unhappy with his marriage is still likely to be happy with his life—if his wife gives their marriage high marks, a new study shows. Sep 10, 2014 0 0
Allergists to study epinephrine auto-injector program McMaster researchers will be following a pilot project being launched in Hamilton's Jackson Square shopping mall to make epinephrine auto-injectors (EAIs) available to the public. Sep 10, 2014 0 0
How our style of deliberating influences others We've all been there. You're queued up, waiting patiently to order an ice-cream cone on a hot day, when you spot a customer at the front of the line who seems stumped about what flavor to order. As the minutes tick by, your ... Sep 10, 2014 0 0
Study explores connections between romantic relationships, health (Medical Xpress)—Having a supportive, committed partner in a relationship is beneficial for health no matter whether the status of the couple is dating, living together or married, according to a new study from University ... Sep 10, 2014 0 0
The secret to a longer life keeping your waist to less half you height, study suggests (Medical Xpress)—Keep your waist trimmer than half your height and you could significantly boost your life expectancy. Sep 10, 2014 0 0
Expertise, preventive care important to stop ovarian cancer You've heard the saying, "If it isn't broke, don't fix it." Sep 10, 2014
Sugar "has caused greater loss of biodiversity on the planet than any other single crop" The World Health Organization recommends keeping sugar consumption to below five per cent of daily caloric intake, yet the fact that most North Americans consume far more than this on a daily basis continues to make headlines ... Sep 10, 2014 0 0
Researchers back call by world leaders for end to criminalisation of drugs The Australian Drug Law Reform Initiative (ADLaRI) has welcomed a new report by the Global Commission on Drug Policy that calls for the decriminalisation of drug use and possession, alternatives to incarceration, and a greater ... Sep 10, 2014 0 0
The history of medical studies of male infertility In 1881 a German couple – Herr and Frau B - were trying to get pregnant with no success. They consulted Dr Levy, a gynaecologist based in Munich, for help. Levy was determined to approach the problem in a scientific manner ... Sep 10, 2014 0 2