Category: Education
Finger tracing can improve Math grades
The simple act of tracing your finger over a Math problem can help solve it quicker, says a study from the University of Sydney. Studies involving 275 Sydney school children aged between nine and 13 found that tracing over elements […]
No proof that X-rays and CT scans cause cancer
The widely-held belief that X rays and CT scans can cause cancer is based on an outdated and unproven model, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology. The model, known as linear no-threshold (LNT), is […]
Clean your kitchen to cut calories
A Cornell Food and Brand Lab study says that cluttered environments can cause stress—which can lead to stress eating. The study shows that cluttered kitchens are caloric kitchens. When stressed out females were asked to wait for another person in […]
Saliva gland test can spot early Parkinson’s disease
Researchers from Mayo Clinic in Arizona and Banner Sun Health Research Institute have determined that a saliva gland test may be a way to diagnose early Parkinson’s disease. The study was published this month in Movement Disorders, the official journal […]
Scientists found perfect breakfast for kids
Instead of cereal or oatmeal, scientists suggest serving kids with a plate of eggs instead. A high protein breakfast will keep children fuller for longer, which may prevent a cookie binge come lunch time. A team of researchers, led by […]
Height linked to risk of heart disease, diabetes, cancer
A new study shows that tall people have a lower risk of heart disease and type 2 diabetes but have a higher cancer risk. Inversely, shorter people should worry more about their sugar intake. “Epidemiological data show that per 6.5 […]
Gene-editing gets green light
UK’s Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA) approved a research application from the Francis Crick Institute to use new gene editing techniques on human embryos. The aim of the research, led by Dr Kathy Niakan, a group leader at the […]
Stem cells can patch up skull, face bones
A team of Rochester scientists identified and isolated a stem cell population capable of skull formation and craniofacial bone repair in mice–achieving an important step toward using stem cells for bone reconstruction of the face and head in the future, […]
Hypertension drug helps people with autism socialize
Propranolol, a drug used to treat hypertension, may help people with autism to socialize better. Researchers from the University of Missouri report that the drug is already being used to help with autism patients, but there is little study to […]
Morphine alternative safer, non-addictive
A new painkiller is as effective as morphine but with fewer side effects and isn’t likely to be addcitive. Researchers from the Tulane University and Southeast Louisiana Veterans Health Care System developed the painkiller using the neurochemical endomorphine. The chemical […]
