Older people who go to church have better mental health A new study released by the Irish Longitudinal Study on Ageing (TILDA) at Trinity uncovers some of the relationships between faith and mental health in Ireland. Aug 2, 2019 1 12
New tool uses swine respiratory cells to study influenza viruses Studying how influenza viruses cause disease just got a little easier, thanks to a new tool developed at South Dakota State University. Aug 2, 2019 0 13
Conspiracy theories and fear of needles contribute to vaccine hesitancy for many parents Over 1,160 cases of measles have been confirmed in the U.S. in 2019. That is more measles cases in just seven months than any full year this decade, and, more problematically, more than all U.S. measles cases from 2010-2013 ... Aug 2, 2019 0 1
Human-animal hybrids are coming and could be used to grow organs for transplant – a philosopher weighs in Around the world thousands of people are on organ donor waiting lists. While some of those people will receive the organ transplants they need in time, the sad reality is that many will die waiting. But controversial new ... Aug 2, 2019 0 64
New research could explain why babies born during winter are at higher risk of developing mental health disorders Levels of the stress hormone cortisol are higher in women who give birth in the autumn and winter than those who give birth in the spring or summer, finds a new study by researchers at Cardiff University. Aug 2, 2019 1 913
Children don't like nature as much as adults—but preferences change with age A study of kids aged 4-11 suggests affinity for outdoors may not be inherent. Imagine staring at a lake backed by snow-capped mountains, walking through a secluded forest or listening to birds sing. Now imagine a busy downtown, ... Aug 2, 2019 0 12
Why the 'brain-eating' amoeba found in freshwater lakes – while rare – is so deadly Composed of a single cell, amoeba seem harmless enough: They look like playful critters waltzing under the spotlight of a microscope until they come upon a group of bacteria. Then, these previously innocuous amoeba suddenly ... Aug 2, 2019 0 11
Beefing up security isn't the only way to make hospitals safer Yesterday's strike by NSW hospital staff over security concerns has highlighted just how serious the issue of workplace violence has become for health-care workers. Aug 2, 2019 0 2
Want to avoid a botched beauty procedure? This is what you need to be wary of Recent news that more than a dozen cosmetic beauty operators have been shut down across Victoria in the last year will give many people cause for concern. Aug 2, 2019 0 2
Expanding pharmacy services increases both health-care and profit outcomes Unlike many other health-care professions, pharmacists have both professional and business objectives. The majority of Canadian pharmacies are located in communities as opposed to in hospitals, selling retail products, like ... Aug 2, 2019 0 1