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Children Are Now Exposed to Less Violence

01/05/2014

Physical and emotional victimization (bullying) also declined, as did sexual victimization....

A Protein Breakfast Keeps You Fuller

29/04/2014

Participants who ate the higher-protein breakfasts had improved appetite ratings throughout the morning, and they also consumed fewer calories during lunch...

Oops! The Neural Pathway of Error Correction

27/04/2014

The first neural circuit for "oops" : the precise moment when one becomes consciously aware of a self-made mistake and takes corrective action...

March from Jarrow for the NHS

02/04/2014

Following the basic route of the Jarrow Crusade, we will march on Parliament and build support for the NHS on route....

Hearts React Differently to Exercise, by Gender

30/03/2014

The formula for peak exercise heart rate that doctors have used for decades in tests to diagnose heart conditions may be flawed...

Is it Safe to Pee in the Pool?

29/03/2014

An answer to the perennial question: Is it safe to pee in the pool?...

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This is not a Government : This is a Mafia

29/03/2014

This government, with unprecedented audacity and speed, are transforming our nation run on laws and institutions, into one run on patronage and privilege – more like a mafia of the 1% than a...

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Smokers Can’t Taste Bitter

25/03/2014

Accumulation in the body of some tobacco or combustion products may hamper the regeneration of taste buds. News item...

Happy Workers are Harder Workers

24/03/2014

Happier workers use the time they have more effectively, increasing the pace at which they can work without sacrificing quality...

Now Computers Can Detect Your Pain

22/03/2014

A computer system spots real or faked expressions of pain more accurately than people can...

Bring the Gnar – Extreme Sports and Injury

17/03/2014

The thrill of extreme sports comes at a price: a higher risk for severe neck and head injuries...

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The Debilitating Effects of Shame

16/03/2014

Shame on you. These three simple words can temporarily — or, when used too often, permanently — destroy an individual's sense of value and self-worth....

Play it Sam. You Played it Before….

15/03/2014

The brain's motor network helps people remember and recognize music that they have performed in the past better than music they have only heard...

Gran’s Meds are Making Her Sick

14/03/2014

More than 9 million older adults in the U.S. are being prescribed medications that may be causing them more harm than benefit...

The Genetics of Music Aptitude

13/03/2014

Multiple regions in the human genome are reported to be linked to musical aptitude...

A tree branch filter by Michael Boutilier and Jongho Lee

E. Coli – A Simple Solution

01/03/2014

A small piece of freshly cut sapwood can filter out more than 99 percent of the bacteria E. coli from water...

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Cancer-Killing Coffee?

28/02/2014

Recent research has shown that caffeine also has a good side. It can kill cancer cells. ...

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Your Best Memories, All Before 25?

23/02/2014

By the time most people are 25, they have made the most important memories of their lives, according to new research from the University of New Hampshire....

The Real Cost of Healthcare Cuts

22/02/2014

Greece's health crisis is worsening as a result of continued healthcare budget cuts. Can the rest of Europe learn from it? ...

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Why Do You Remember Your Dreams?

18/02/2014

The sleeping brain is not capable of memorising new information, so how do we remember dreams? News....

Brainscans showing anterior and posterior insula

What is Love? Ask a Neurologist

17/02/2014

Desire is a relatively concrete representation of sensory experiences, while love is a more abstract representation of those experiences...

…and Leave a Beautiful Corpse. Sunscreen Use

15/02/2014

Showing teenagers the cosmetic advantages rather than the health benefits results in a dramatic increase in the use of sunscreen...

Manga Makes Munchkins Munch Mangoes

14/02/2014

Manga comics could be used to promote healthier behaviors and beliefs related to fruit consumption in at-risk youth. ...

Repackage Space Cakes, Save a Kid

09/02/2014

As more states decriminalize marijuana, lawmakers should consider requirements – such as child-resistant packaging, warning labels and public education...

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Salmonella May Prevent Asthma

26/01/2014

Researchers from Germany have identified the mechanism by which Salmonella infections can reduce the incidence of asthma in mice....

A picture of some boys going to the beach

Avoiding excess sunlight exposure is critical to prevent skin cancer, but not being exposed to it at all, out of fear or as a result of a certain lifestyle, could increase the risk of cardiovascular...

Poisoning Coal Country Isn’t Freedom

18/01/2014

A Mining Disaster in Coal Country Pushes the Limits of 'Freedom' in Industry...

Mid-Life Memory Loss : It’s the Booze

17/01/2014

Middle-aged men who drink more than 36 grams of alcohol, or two and a half US drinks per day, may speed their memory loss by up to six years later on....

Why Do We Need Sleep?

11/01/2014

Sleep may be important because it weakens the connections among brain cells to save energy, avoid cellular stress, and maintain the ability of neurons to respond selectively to stimuli...

Emotions mapped on the body. Credit: Aalto University and Turku PET Centre.

Can You Feel the Love Tonight?

01/01/2014

Emotions adjust not only our mental, but also our bodily states. This way they prepare us to react swiftly to the dangers, but also to opportunities ...

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