Archive: 31/07/2019

Human torso simulator offers promise for new back brace innovations

Engineers have for the first time created a simulator mimicking the mechanical behavior of the human torso—which could lead to innovations in the design of medical back supports.

Jul 31, 2019

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How autism-friendly architecture can change autistic children's lives

Imagine wearing a hearing aid on its highest setting and being unable to make any adjustment. You can hear the speech of the person next to you—but, at the same volume, you hear birdsong through an open window, the air ...

Jul 31, 2019

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Older adults should be regularly screened for heart disease, diabetes risk

Measuring waistline, blood pressure, cholesterol, blood fats, and blood sugar during doctor visits can detect heart disease and diabetes earlier, according to a Clinical Practice Guideline issued today by the Endocrine Society.

Jul 31, 2019

TOR: An enzyme that could hold the secret to longevity and healthy aging

Calorie-restricted diets have been shown to increase the lifespan and healthspan of everything from yeast to monkeys – as long as there is no malnutrition. And while no long-term studies have proven the benefits of calorie ...

Jul 31, 2019

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Neurocognitive basis for free will set out for the first time

Do human beings genuinely have free will? Philosophers and theologians have wrestled with this question for centuries and have set out the 'design features' of free will—but how do our brains actually fulfil them?

Jul 31, 2019

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Children in care can recover from adversity with the right adoptive environment, research finds

Research on adoptive family life in Wales has revealed the levels of adversity many children have experienced.

Jul 31, 2019

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New opioid prescription rules coming for U.S. employees' health plans

Tighter rules on opioid painkiller prescriptions for U.S. government employees will be implemented in the fall, the Trump Administration says.

Jul 31, 2019

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Sunny days may come with a cost

Are you enjoying the summer? Out grilling, swimming and hiking? Beware: those sunny days may come with a cost.

Jul 31, 2019

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New autism early detection technique analyzes how children scan faces

Imagine that your son Tommy is about to turn two. He is a shy and sweet little boy, but his behaviors can be unpredictable. He throws the worst temper tantrums, sometimes crying and screaming inconsolably for an hour. The ...

Jul 31, 2019

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A new choice for young women with pre-cancerous cervical disease

A single test for women has been shown to aid in predicting which cases of precancerous cervical disease will become more serious, helping with decisions on whether or not surgery is needed, according to a study led by Queen ...

Jul 31, 2019

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