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New tool keeps orthopedic procedures on target
Orthopedic procedures, such as hip and pelvic surgery, require the accurate positioning of a thin metallic wire to guide the positioning of a fixating screw. However, the surgical procedure is often hampered by deflection, bending and even breakage of the […]
Brazil to use gamma rays to fight Zika virus
Brazil will be soon be using gamma rays to stop the spread of Zika virus in the region. Gamma rays will sterilize male mosquitoes to stop them from reproducing. The International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) will send a cobalt-60 gamma […]
Pregnant drinkers affect future grandchildren
Pregnant mothers who drink alcohol increase the chances that their children and their grandchildren may take the bottle, too, says a new study from Binghamton University. In the study, pregnant rats received the equivalent of one glass of wine, four […]
Mindfulness linked to healthy glucose levels
In a new study, researchers found that those who were more aware of their present thoughts of feelings were significantly more likely than people with low scores to have healthy glucose levels. The results show an association and do not […]
Mars recalls chocolate bars
After a small piece of red plastic was found in one Snickers bar purchased in Germany, Mars Inc. has made a precautionary decision to voluntarily recall a selection of Snickers, Mars, Milky Way and Celebrations products produced in its Netherlands […]
New hip replacement technique for active patients
Hip replacements are done to reduce pain and restore mobility. However, younger patients may not be able to go back to their active lifestyles. Now, University of Missouri School of Medicine researchers have tested a technique that may provide better […]
Vaginal ring protects women from HIV
A vaginal ring that continuously releases an antiretroviral drug protected women against HIV in Sub-Saharan Africa. The ring reduced HIV infection by 27 percent in the study population overall and by 61 percent among women ages 25 years and older, […]
Two little secrets to lasting relationships
Couples who thanked each other and laughed together were found to be happier in their relationships. For a study, 47 couples were asked to either carry out mundane discussions or to express gratitude toward each other. After 30 days, couples […]
Fair punishments vary with age
A teacher who rewards or punishes a whole class for the good deed or misdeed of just one student is more likely to be seen as fair by five-year-olds but as less fair by older children, said research investigator […]
“Magic wand” improves healthcare, cybersecurity
Dartmouth College researchers have developed a digital “magic wand” to improve home healthcare and to prevent hackers from stealing your personal data. The system, called “Wanda,” will be presented at the IEEE International Conference on Computer Communications in April. “Wanda” […]
