Vision researchers at York University have disproved a long-standing theory of how the human vision system processes images, using computational
Month: October 2019
How Ebola virus disables the body’s immune defenses
A new study by researchers from The University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston uncovered new information on why the
Research tests speed of drones in responding to medical emergency scenarios
Research suggests that, in certain cases, drones could quickly deliver life-saving interventions during city’s peak rush hour. Could drones be
Starvation halts brain development
Food is essential to healthy development of the brain and body, especially in the earliest stages of life. But exactly
Not all plants are good for you
Many plants provide abundance of nutrients, typically at a fraction of the energy expended to raise animal protein. However, before
Bariatric surgery is a safe option for young adolescents with morbid obesity
Research finds that risks of complications or readmissions are low in comparison to risks associated with lifelong obesity Bariatric surgery
Children’s race may play role in treatment for acute gastroenteritis in emergency departments
Study suggests white children are more likely than black and Hispanic children to receive intravenous fluids and be admitted to
Youth suicide rates rise with community poverty levels
Counties with the highest percentage of people living below the federal poverty level had 37% higher rates of children who
Researchers uncover novel amyloidosis
A collaboration led by scientists at Tokyo University of Agriculture and Technology (TUAT), Japan, has discovered a novel amyloid protein
Trans fats in fried food could increase the risk of dementia
Trans fats, which are used to make cakes, biscuits, margarine and fried food, are not banned in the UK, although