Archive: 23/03/2016

Will requiring food stamp retailers to sell more healthy food make it easier for SNAP recipients to eat better?

The federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) serves an important role in our nation's fight against hunger. Formerly known as food stamps, SNAP helps 45 million low-income Americans – nearly half of whom ...

Mar 23, 2016

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The unreliability of Chinese traditional medicines

Chinese medicines are manufactured and distributed all over the world. Many people perceive them as natural, even benign and with few side effects, but regulation of human medicines fluctuates widely in different countries. ...

Mar 23, 2016

German Cabinet OKs prostitution bill requiring condom use

Germany's Cabinet on Wednesday approved legislation meant to better control prostitution and make life safer for sex workers, a bill that includes making the use of condoms obligatory.

Mar 23, 2016

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Brad Pitt's and fruit flies' cowlicks controlled by cancer protein

What does Brad Pitt have in common with a fruit fly? His Hollywood hairstyles cover a prominent cowlick - the swirl of hair that that is caused by a patterning mechanism also active in our two-winged friends—that similarly ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Concert hall acoustics influence the emotional impact of music

Aalto University researchers have found that the emotional impact experienced by music listeners depends on the concert hall's acoustics.

Mar 23, 2016

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Study finds safety of Whistler sliding track comparable to other tracks

High speed and athlete inexperience are top contributing factors to injuries and accidents on the Whistler sliding track, according to a UBC study conducted following the death of an athlete during a training run before the ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Study highlights link between social media use and underage drinking

A recent study finds that the savvier young people are about using social media, the less likely they are to report having alcohol-related problems.

Mar 23, 2016

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Study links dementia to head injuries

Repeated minor trauma to the head and other body parts can lead to early dementia, according to a study by a Massey University health psychology graduate.

Mar 23, 2016

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New ultrasound method creates better picture of cardiovascular health

Researchers at Lund University in Sweden have discovered a new and more accurate way to distinguish between harmful and harmless plaque in the blood vessels by using ultrasound. This can help healthcare providers determine ...

Mar 23, 2016

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Medical marijuana reduces use of opioid pain meds, decreases risk for some with chronic pain

Patients using medical marijuana to control chronic pain reported a 64 percent reduction in their use of more traditional prescription pain medications known as opioids, a University of Michigan study finds.

Mar 23, 2016

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