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Having younger siblings good for the health
Your little brother or sister may be a pain in the ass, but studies show that they’re actually good for your health. Having a baby brother or sister before first grade may lower a child’s risk of becoming obese, […]
Two kidney cancer drugs can’t stop recurrence
Two widely drugs for treating kidney cancer — sorafenib and sunitinib — are no more effective than a placebo in preventing return of the disease to increase life spans of patients suffering from advanced kidney cancer after surgery, according to […]
Stopping disease outbreaks through smart mapping
Smart mapping technology – also known as geographic information system (GIS) technology – integrates data from multiple systems, presenting the findings in the format of a dynamic map. By linking data through their common geography, users are able to analyse, […]
Surgery helps prostate cancer patients after radiation fails
A University of Missouri School of Medicine researcher has found that a complex procedure to remove the prostate achieves excellent long-term survival for men after radiation therapy has failed. “Prostate cancer, unfortunately, is a common cancer, and more than 27,000 […]
The secret to effective sequels
A new study co-authored by Binghamton University Professor of Marketing Subimal Chatterjee reveals the secret to effective sequels like “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” According to the study, the best way to keep consumers happy and interested with initial sequel […]
Losing money more important to happiness
A new study led by the University of Stirling revealed that income change is only important when conscientious people experience an income loss. Researchers at the universities of Stirling and Nottingham found that for most people happiness is likely to […]
Tai Chi may improve cardiovascular health
Traditional Chinese exercises such as Tai Chi may improve the health and well-being of those living with heart disease, high blood pressure or stroke, according to new research published in the Journal of the American Heart Association. “Traditional Chinese exercises […]
Nicotine vaccine delays the drug’s effects in mice
But now, scientists report in ACS’ Journal of Medicinal Chemistry a new vaccine design that could help people quit smoking. Smokers who want to quit have a few tools to turn to. There are nicotine patches and gum, but they’re […]
Simple tests could improve Alzheimer’s management
A portable biosensor that could show how disease is progressing in patients with Alzheimer’s could greatly improve people’s quality of life in the future, according to a new review published in Biosensors and Bioelectronics. The authors of the review, from […]
Scheduled vacations are less fun
A new research from Olin Business School at Washington University in St. Louis, forthcoming in the Journal of Marketing Research, suggests it is best to ditch that to-do list when it comes to having fun. Gabriela Tonietto, a doctoral candidate […]
