Archive: 21/08/2017

Devil versus angel—when do they shift into action in the face of temptation?

For breakfast this morning, I had to choose between a chocolate doughnut versus a bowl of oatmeal. (The doughnut was delicious.) Throughout the day I will have to fight off urges to check Twitter, skip the gym, and watch ...

Aug 21, 2017

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Intermittent fasting could help tackle diabetes – here's the science

Intermittent fasting is currently all the rage. But don't be fooled: it's much more than just the latest fad. Recent studies of this kind of fasting – with restricted eating part of the time, but not all of the time – ...

Aug 21, 2017

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Women who sexually abuse children are just as harmful to their victims as male abusers

"That she might seduce a helpless child into sexplay is unthinkable, and even if she did so, what harm can be done without a penis?"

Aug 21, 2017

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How hunger affects the mental health of pregnant mothers

The mental health of pregnant women can be affected by a range of factors, including partner violence and unemployment. But one of the key drivers that adversely affects a pregnant woman's mental health is food insecurity. ...

Aug 21, 2017

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Tainted-eggs scandal reaches Italy

Italy said Monday it has found traces of fipronil in two eggs samples, making it the latest country hit by the Europe-wide insecticide scandal, while a batch of tainted frozen omelettes was also withdrawn.

Aug 21, 2017

Friend or foe? Just look at the way a person moves

Ever had that funny feeling about someone you don't know who's approaching you? There's something about them that makes you feel uneasy or you think they could cause you harm.

Aug 21, 2017

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Back-to-school worries for parents? 1 in 3 very concerned bullying, cyberbullying

Parents may also experience some nerves as their children prepare to head back to school.

Aug 21, 2017

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Can low doses of chemicals affect your health? A new report weighs the evidence

Toxicology's founding father, Paracelsus, is famous for proclaiming that "the dose makes the poison." This phrase represents a pillar of traditional toxicology: Essentially, chemicals are harmful only at high enough doses.

Aug 21, 2017

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Getting the best out of our brains

Student innovators and graduates from The University of Western Australia are developing a headset that can monitor human brain waves and stimulate the brain to improve concentration and boost the brain's performance.

Aug 21, 2017

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Smartphone apps—memory aids for people with brain injuries

During Brain Injury Awareness Week, new research has emerged from Monash University showing that smartphone apps may actually help people with memory impairment from brain injuries, debunking earlier concerns that technology ...

Aug 21, 2017

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