Archive: 24/04/2015
Study investigates how to turn ultrasound into a pacemaker
Ultrasound—the technology used for sonograms and examining the heart—can increase the rate at which heart cells beat, researchers from Drexel University report. In their paper "Ultrasound-Induced Modulation of Cardiac ...
Apr 24, 2015
A 'forest instead of the trees' viewpoint may motivate change after negative feedback
Negative feedback can sting, but thinking about the big picture may help transform criticism into positive change, according to new research published by the Society for Personality and Social Psychology.
Apr 24, 2015
Niger meningitis death toll rises to 129: minister
The death toll in a meningitis epidemic that broke out in January in Niger has reached 129, the health minister of the largely arid west African nation said Friday.
Apr 24, 2015
Mental health wounds of veteran defendants create tough choices in courts
A new University of Sydney study has detailed how courts are facing difficult choices about the criminal responsibility of veteran defendants, with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) or serious mental health issues.
Apr 24, 2015
How much exercise do you need, and what kind?
If you've ever wondered about the benefits of exercise and why we should all try to get our fair share of it, here are some tips:
Apr 24, 2015