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Preterm children do not have an increased risk for dyscalculia, new research suggests
Preterm children do not suffer from dyscalculia more often than healthy full-term children, experts say, contrary to previous studies. Unlike most other studies, the researchers took the children’s IQ into...
New apps aim to prevent child deaths in hot cars
Several startup technologies can alert parents when their children are left behind
New malaria vaccine candidates identified
Researchers have discovered new vaccine targets that could help in the battle against malaria. Taking a new, large-scale approach to this search, researchers tested a library of proteins from the...
Newborn's Infection Came from Probiotics, Study Suggests
Probiotics are generally thought to be safe for most people, but a newborn in Poland appears to have developed an infection after taking a probiotic product, according to a new...
When it comes to gluten-free diets, unfounded beliefs abound
Lots of people are eating gluten-free diets, but perhaps for the wrong reasons, a UF/IFAS researcher says. Such diets, while necessary for those with celiac disease, may lack nutrients essential...
Recipes for Health: Grilled Mango Salsa
A mango’s rich flavor is deepened through grilling in this salsa full of contrasts. It also works if you do not want to grill the mango.
Eggshell pigments act like 'sunblock'
A new study shows that eggshells act like a sort of ‘sunblock’, becoming pigmented to stop excess UV light from harming the developing embryo.
Achalasia Esophagus Disease Is Autoimmune
Achalasia is a rare disease, affecting 1 in 100,000 people, characterized by a loss of nerve cells in the esophageal wall and manifested as chest pain during eating, weight loss,...
Biosafety controls come under fire
Experts call for a stronger safety culture at secure sites after incidents involving anthrax and flu in a US laboratory.Nature 511 515 doi: 10.1038/511515a
Stem cell advance may increase efficiency of tissue regeneration
A new stem-cell discovery might one day lead to a more streamlined process for obtaining stem cells, which in turn could be used in the development of replacement tissue for...
Montreal hospital seeks bariatric patients for HIV tests after sterilization scare
The Lachine Hospital is testing patients who underwent bariatric surgery between 2012 and 2014 for possible HIV or hepatitis infection, after a review found a tool used in the procedure...
Golden-C: A new mango drink enriched with antioxidants from mas cotek
Researchers have enhanced the antioxidants present in mango fruit drink by adding the extracts of naturally occuring traditional herbs in Malaysia.
Parents need to talk to their children about school bus safety at the start of the school year
According to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration, from 2001 through 2010, 1,368 people died in school transportation-related crashes—an average of 137 fatalities per year.
Healthy lifestyle may buffer against stress-related cell aging
A new study shows that while the impact of life’s stressors accumulate overtime and accelerate cellular aging, these negative effects may be reduced by maintaining a healthy diet, exercising and...
Mortality rates increase due to extreme heat and cold
When temperatures are extremely high or low, there is a significant increase in the number of deaths caused by heart failure or stroke. This has been confirmed by epidemiological studies.
Last-minute UNESCO lobbying brings SDG science success
A breakfast meeting helped to get research commitments reinstated in the Sustainable Development Goals draft.
Regulations only a first step in cutting emissions
Regulations only a first step in cutting emissions MIT study […]
What 6.9 million clicks tell us about how to fix online education
The rise of online education and massively open online courses […]
NRDC: Fracking dangers confirmed
Daniel J. GraeberWASHINGTON, July 29 (UPI) -- Outdated rules governing drinking water leave the U.S. population at risk to exposure to harmful fracking chemicals, an advocacy group said.
The five most poisonous substances
With the announcement of an inquiry into the murder of Alexander Litvinenko, talk of poisons is back in the news. There are many articles with lists of the most poisonous...
Are Kids Afraid of Nature? (Op-Ed)
U.S. park rangers have observed that a fear of nature is growing in kids and adults.
Short Staff Tries to Cope With Ebola
As an outbreak worsened, a pay dispute with nurses left a short staff able to care primarily for just the sickest patients who had a chance of surviving.
Books: Book Review: ‘The Norm Chronicles’
“The Norm Chronicles: Stories and Numbers About Danger and Death” is a kinetic trip through the percentages of risk and the primacy of perceptions.
Well: Statins Tied to Lower Risk of Barrett’s Esophagus
Cholesterol-lowering statin drugs are associated with a lower risk of Barrett’s esophagus, a precancerous condition that can sometimes lead to esophageal cancer, a new study has found.
When the Caregivers Need Healing
Just six weeks of training in simple techniques led to significant reductions in stress, depression and anxiety among the parents of children with developmental disabilities.
New treatment for depression shows immediate results
Individuals with major depressive disorder or bipolar disorder who receive low-field magnetic stimulation (LFMS) show immediate and substantial mood improvement, McLean Hospital researchers report in the Aug. 1 issue of Biological Psychiatry. “LFMS...
Weight-Loss Supplement Linked to Liver Failure Case
A healthy 35-year-old woman who took a weight-loss supplement developed liver failure, and needed a liver transplant, according to a new report of her case.
Smoking mothers may alter the DNA of their children
Study finds evidence of “epigenetic changes” that may persist through adulthood