Tag: featured
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The widely-held belief that X rays and CT scans can cause cancer is based on an outdated and unproven model, according to a study published in the American Journal of Clinical Oncology.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 […]
Game helps train future doctors and nurses
A new game called Kaizen is making rounds in the hospital halls and—gasp—making medical school fun. The online quiz game was developed by a group of infectious diseases doctors in the UAB School of Medicine. It’s a mix of education, […]
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 […]
Clip-on device repels Zika-transmitting mosquitoes
Mosquito-repellant company OFF produced a clip-on device that repels the Aedes aegypti mosquito — the primary vector of Zika, chikungunya, dengue, and yellow fever. The clip-on repels mosquitoes by releasing a vapor form of insecticide through a battery-powered fan, forming […]
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 […]
High-fiber diet reduces risk of breast cancer
Women who eat high-fiber food while they’re young reduce their risk of getting breast cancer, according to a new large-scale study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Breast cancer risk was 12%-19% lower among women […]
