Health
Police losing battle to get drivers to put down their phones
State troopers in Chattanooga, Tennessee, have been known to patrol in a tractor-trailer so they can sit up high and spot drivers texting behind the wheel.
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Neuroscience
When silencing phantom noises is a matter of science
With a clever approach, researchers point to the first gene that could be protective of tinnitus—that disturbing ringing in the ear many of us hear, when no sound is present.
Sep 1, 2016
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Health
Car drivers are four kilograms heavier than cyclists, new study reveals
People who drive cars as their main form of transport are on average heavier than those who cycle, according to an ongoing Europe-wide study.
Aug 11, 2016
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Neuroscience
PET imaging of neurogenesis may contribute to depression diagnosis, evaluation of drug therapy effectiveness
Scientists from the RIKEN Center for Life Science Technology (CLST) in Japan have used a new non-invasive PET scanning technique to obtain images of neuron proliferation in the subventricular zone and subgranular zone of ...
Aug 3, 2016
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Neuroscience
Study using animal model provides clues to why cocaine is so addictive
Scientists at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center are one step closer to understanding what causes cocaine to be so addictive. The research findings are published in the current issue of the Journal of Neuroscience.
Aug 1, 2016
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Genetics
New genetic syndrome tied to defects in protein transport
An international team of researchers has discovered the mutation responsible for a rare, newly identified genetic disorder that causes craniofacial abnormalities and developmental delays. The mutation disrupts normal protein ...
Jul 28, 2016
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Diabetes
Bicycling may help prevent type 2 diabetes
Habitual cycling, whether as transportation to work or as a recreational activity, is associated with lower risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D), according to a study published this week in PLOS Medicine. This cohort ...
Jul 12, 2016
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Health
Car ownership has the biggest influence over how much exercise Londoners do while travelling
Owning a car or bicycle has the strongest influence on how much active travel a Londoner engages in. Car ownership leaves them two to three times less likely to travel actively. And in Outer London, simply owning a bicycle ...
Jun 28, 2016
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Health
Lack of transportation hampers hungry children from getting free summer meals, study finds
Lack of transportation is a hurdle for many families in Texas whose children could benefit from free summer meals from a federally funded program administered by Texas Department of Agriculture, according to a study by Texas ...
Jun 13, 2016
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Health
Avoiding the deadly dangers of distracted driving
More than 3,100 people were killed in 2014 as a result of distracted driving, according to the National Highway Transportation Safety Administration.
May 19, 2016
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