Pet owners want to be masters, not servants – which is why we value dogs more than cats Cat videos may rule the internet, but dogs possess mastery of their owners' hearts – at least if spending is any guide. Apr 4, 2019 0 0
What parents should do to help students prepare for the first year of college As the school year begins to wind down, high school seniors – and those who care about them – typically have their eyes on two prizes: getting into college and graduating from high school. Apr 4, 2019 0 5
What and where in the processing of body-part information The brain tracks the location of body limbs in space. This is called proprioception or body localization. Additionally, the brain is aware of its ownership of body parts, and can can control extremities because they are sensed ... Apr 4, 2019 0 26
Common antibiotic found to reduce adverse health events in HIV patients A large team of researchers with members from the U.K., Canada, Uganda and Zimbabwe has found that the common antibiotic cotrimoxazole reduces adverse health events in children with HIV. In their paper published in the journal ... Apr 4, 2019 report 0 167
Poorer children's summer holiday experiences linked with worse mental well-being For most children and young people, the school holidays are a time to have fun with friends and family, and do everything they might not be able to do during term time. As one of the world's richest economies, you might expect ... Apr 4, 2019 0 5
Risk of over-medication increases with age As people get older, the more likely they are to take several different medicines on a regular basis. However, this increases the risk of adverse effects, including interactions between the various active agents. Electronic ... Apr 4, 2019 0 2
Helmet churn adds to challenges of e-scooter disruption You're smiling as your e-scooter whispers along the riverside path. Without the helmet, the wind can blow through your hair – and it looks good! You hear a shout, "Pull over!", and turn to see police heading towards you ... Apr 4, 2019 0 1
Getting teens to follow strict diets in the Fast Track trial is risky, but so is obesity itself The Fast Track to Health study is a year-long dietary trial in adolescents with obesity. Since it started in Sydney and Melbourne at the end of 2018, it has been criticised for increasing the risk of eating disorders in people ... Apr 4, 2019 0 2
Lung disease bronchiectasis associated with high frequency of allergy An international research team led by Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) has found that patients with the lung disease bronchiectasis also often display sensitivity to airborne allergens, and has ... Apr 4, 2019 0 4
Screening also prevents rare types of cervical cancer Rare types of cervical cancer can be effectively prevented with screening, a comprehensive study of identified cases of rare cervical cancer over a 10-year period in Sweden concludes. The study was conducted by researchers ... Apr 4, 2019 0 6
