Confused about what to eat? Science can help Do you feel like nutritionists are always changing their minds? Do you want science-based information about diet but don't know whom or what to believe? Jul 8, 2019 0 0
Study ties fire station proximity firmly to prevention of injuries Does living closer to a fire station equate to a higher level of safety? It's a commonly held belief, and now Dr. Dohyeong Kim at The University of Texas at Dallas has gathered empirical evidence that does indeed support ... Jul 8, 2019 0 0
Sharing fitness data with insurance companies From the Fitbit to Apple's smartwatch, wearable tech is becoming increasingly popular across the globe. Compared to other nations like US, which has seen higher adoption of fitness trackers, uptake in Australia is still less ... Jul 8, 2019 0 2
Why marijuana affects different people differently For some people, marijuana causes a rewarding high. For others, it produces serious psychiatric side effects. Jul 8, 2019 14 1723
Important results for brain machine interfaces Data from Mental Work project, conducted as an experimental artwork at EPFL's Artlab, indicates that BMI is robust and accessible to the general public, spurring new research collaborations in Switzerland on user experience. Jul 8, 2019 0 0
One lung cancer drug receives NHS England approval, while another is rejected A targeted drug has been accepted for routine use on the NHS in England for some adults with untreated, advanced lung cancer. But another precision drug, for the same group of patients, has been rejected due to questions ... Jul 8, 2019 0 0
Rear-facing safety seats still best protection for youngest passengers Using rear-facing safety seats for small children in vehicles is still the "best and safest" practice for parents and other caregivers, according to a Texas A&M AgriLife Extension Service program manager based in College ... Jul 8, 2019 0 0
Latin America faces obesity-food insecurity paradox: report Latin America and the Caribbean is facing an obesity epidemic while paradoxically the number of people facing food insecurity in the region continues to rise, the OECD and FAO warned in a report on Monday. Jul 8, 2019 0 1
Microvascular disease anywhere in the body may be linked to higher risk of leg amputations Microvascular disease is independently associated with a higher risk of leg amputation compared to people without the disease, according to new research in the American Heart Association's journal Circulation. Jul 8, 2019 0 2
Quitting alcohol may improve mental well-being, health-related quality of life Quitting alcohol may improve health-related quality of life for women, especially their mental well-being, according to a study from Hong Kong published in CMAJ (Canadian Medical Association Journal). Jul 8, 2019 0 1
