A short, shaky history of curing with vibrations You might remember how Gwyneth Paltrow's health and well-being website Goop was selling "medical" products with no proven measurable health benefits. Nov 22, 2019 0 2
Five ways parents can help their kids take risks—and why it's good for them Many parents and educators agree children need to take risks. In one US study, 82% of the 1,400 parents surveyed agreed the benefits of tree-climbing outweighed the potential risk of injury. Nov 22, 2019 0 6
Need a self-image boost? Researchers say stop checking the mirror Women worried about their appearance could boost their self image by reducing certain behaviors such as mirror checking, according to a new study by Florida State University researchers. Nov 22, 2019 0 340
A new targeted insomnia treatment Insomnia is one of the most common sleep disorders, and is most commonly treated with hypnotics. However, hypnotics have motor and cognitive side effects. According to new findings from the University of Tsukuba in Japan, ... Nov 22, 2019 0 1
Nature versus nurture: How modern science is rewriting it The question of whether it is genes or environment that largely shapes human behavior has been debated for centuries. During the second half of the 20th century, there were two camps of scientists—each believing that nature ... Nov 22, 2019 0 15
Looming crisis for older family carers Increasing numbers of older family carers, some in their 80s and 90s, are providing care to support adult children with severe learning disabilities or autism, according to a significant new report published today (Wednesday ... Nov 22, 2019 0 2
Study finds most Australian teens not doing enough physical activity Nearly 90 percent of Australian children aged 11 to 17 are not meeting current recommendations on daily physical activity, according to an international study by researchers at the World Health Organization. Nov 22, 2019 0 3
Non-opioid drug death rates are also on the rise Drugs overdoses in the United States have been on the rise, and studies have paid particular attention to prescription opioids, heroin and synthetic opioids, such as fentanyl. But University of Virginia researcher Christopher ... Nov 22, 2019 0 4
Breast and kidney cancer drugs approved on NHS Scotland Two new cancer treatment options have been accepted for use in Scotland for some patients living with breast and kidney cancer. Nov 22, 2019 0 1
Why music makes us feel, according to artificial intelligence Your heart beats faster, your palms sweat and part of your brain called the Heschl's gyrus lights up like a Christmas tree. Chances are, you've never thought in such a detailed way about what happens to your brain and body ... Nov 22, 2019 2 573
