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Green buildings make people healthy
People who live in “green buildings”, or those made of eco-friendly materials, were less likely to have Sick Building Syndrome (SBS), than those who live in conventional buildings, says a study published on the American Journal of Public Health SBS […]
Lens implant may replace reading glasses
Devesh Mistry, a researcher form the University of Leeds, developed a new lens implant that can render reading glasses obsolete. The lens is made of liquid crystal, the same material used in smart phones and TVs. “As we get older, […]
Naps and rewards make learning easier
Kindergarten teachers are on the right track. A new study shows that gold stars and nap times are the best ways to learn new skills. The findings from the University of Geneva, to be published in the journal eLife, reveal […]
Sniffs and gasps can fight fainting
A new study shows that sniffing or gasping can prevent fainting. Vasovagal syncope is a type of fainting caused by standing too long or standing up too quick. It causes a drop in blood pressure and heart rate that can […]
Duke Medicine launch hand transplant program
Duke Medicine launched the first hand transplant program in North Carolina, becoming one of a small number of transplant centers in the country to offer the procedure. The Duke program is part of a clinical trial to determine the safety […]
Malaria genes similar in chimps and humans
The malaria parasite molecules in humans have been shown to share key gene segments with chimp and gorilla malaria parasites, which are separated by several millions of years, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H. Chan School of […]
Drunk-sex risks future rape for young women
A new research warns women against having their first sexual experience while drunk, as they are more at risk of rape in the future. Nearly 20% of the young women who lost their virginity while drunk reported their first intercourse […]
Researchers make artificial foam heart
Cornell University researchers made an artificial heart with a new lightweight, memory foam-like material. The material has potential for use in prosthetic body parts, artificial organs and soft robotics. The foam can be formed and has connected pores that allow […]
Blood test pairs cancer patients with best treatments
Scientists developed a blood test that pair a cancer patient with the best treatment and track the tumour’s progress. The research was published in Clinical Cancer Research. Experts from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, and The Royal Marsden in […]
Stress during pregnancy affects child’s motor skills
A new study found that mothers who experienced more stressful events during their pregnancies had children with slower motor skills development. Children with low motor competence can have difficulty in everyday life with fine and gross motor tasks such as […]
