It’s well known that having friends plays a big part in our emotional and physical well-being. And while friendships make
Month: December 2018
Distinguishing between students who guess and those who know
Measuring the knowledge of students in online courses poses a number of challenges. Researchers from the Higher School of Economics
Researchers discover kidney disease gene affects more populations than previously thought
IMAGE: APOL1 G1 and G2 Risk Alleles in 111 Global Reference Populations. In the largest population genomics investigation to date, a
How to Handle Holiday Stressors
While others are decking the halls, many people find the holidays trigger anxiety and depression. Stress can arise from financial
A tilt of the head facilitates social engagement
Every time we look at a face, we take in a flood of information effortlessly: age, gender, race, expression, the
Breaking down AGEs: Insight into how lifestyle drives ER-positive breast cancer
IMAGE: Stylized image suggesting a link between AGEs and diet view more Credit: Illustration by Emma Vought, Medical University of South
Reliable tropical weather pattern to change in a warming climate
IMAGE: Current climate is represented in (a), and a warmer climate in (b). As the climate warms, the mean vertical gradient
Health Tip: Preventing Nosebleeds
Since there are so many blood vessels in the nose and they are so close to the surface, they are
Reducing drinking could help with smoking cessation, research finds
IMAGE: Cutting back on alcohol consumption may help smokers quit. view more Credit: Oregon State University CORVALLIS, Ore. – If quitting
Health Tip: Strep Isn’t an Ordinary Sore Throat
Most sore throats among infants, toddlers and preschoolers are caused by viral infections, the American Academy of Pediatrics says. No
