Roll up your sleeve and donate blood for cancer patients Many people don't realize that cancer patients are in constant need of blood supplies. Feb 19, 2020 0 2
Report highlights impact of poor indoor air quality on children's health There is growing evidence that respiratory problems among children may be exacerbated by indoor air pollution in homes, schools and nurseries, according to a report which involved a University of York academic. Feb 19, 2020 0 12
Using performance modeling for brain tissue simulations Scientists at the EPFL Blue Brain Project have extended performance modeling techniques to the field of computational brain science. In a paper published in Neuroinformatics, they provide a quantitative appraisal of the performance ... Feb 19, 2020 0 45
Can new Snapchat features help troubled teens? Snapchat has announced a new feature called "Here For You" that promises to "provide proactive in-app support to Snapchatters who may be experiencing a mental health or emotional crisis." Feb 19, 2020 0 45
Resources help parents have conversations about ending teen e-cigarette use Today, the American Heart Association, the world's leading nonprofit organization focused on heart and brain health for all, Hopelab and All Mental Health launched research-backed tools to help parents navigate nuanced and ... Feb 19, 2020 0 5
To predict flu's spread, modelers turn to weather forecasts Are influenza outbreaks and weather patterns connected? Researchers have long known that flu season occurs in the colder months, and that infection rates drop dramatically as the weather warms. But why? And could weather ... Feb 19, 2020 1 45
Virologist offers scientific context for ongoing coronavirus outbreak Kurt Williamson is a virologist, an associate professor in William & Mary's Department of Biology who specializes in the study of viruses. He offers some scientific context for the ongoing COVID-19 outbreak. Feb 19, 2020 0 10
Demise of dental amalgam outlined in new study Fillings in your teeth? If both local and global trends are anything to go by, soon they won't have anything to do with mercury. Feb 19, 2020 0 4
From obesity to liver cancer: Preventing the worst By identifying the role of a specific protein in the development of obesity-related liver diseases, UNIGE researchers pave the way for better diagnosis, and potentially better treatment. Feb 19, 2020 0 3
Improved access to midwifery units in England is urgently needed A high number of pregnant women in England cannot access the maternity care most appropriate for them, according to a new study, which could be costing the NHS millions of pounds a year. Feb 19, 2020 0 0
