A team of economists has concluded that soda taxes serve as a “net good,” an assessment based on an analysis
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Teens with ADHD get more traffic violations for risky driving, have higher crash risk
Teen drivers diagnosed with attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are significantly more likely to crash, be issued traffic and moving violations,
Anxiety: 11 of 21 studies say regulating gut bacteria may help
A new review evaluating the findings of 21 studies suggests that interventions regulating the intestinal flora could help reduce anxiety
Virulence factor of the influenza A virus mapped in real-time
The influenza A viruses, which have instigated deadly pandemics in the past, still remain a major global public health problem
Dietary cholesterol or egg consumption do not increase the risk of stroke, Finnish study finds
A new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows that a moderately high intake of dietary cholesterol or consumption
Australian drivers ready to embrace phone restriction apps — if they can still talk
Almost 70 per cent of drivers would be willing to install smartphone apps that block texting and browsing according to
People in higher social class have an exaggerated belief that they are better than others
People who see themselves as being in a higher social class may tend to have an exaggerated belief that they
What to know about ulcerative colitis and cancer
Ulcerative colitis (UC) causes inflammation in the digestive system. This may increase the risk of certain cancers. There appears to
Nearly 1 in 5 parents say their child never wears a helmet while riding a bike
Despite evidence that helmets are critical to preventing head injuries, not all children wear them while biking, skateboarding and riding
Eliminating extended work shifts improves sleep duration for senior resident physicians
Getting a good night’s sleep is important for everyone — including physicians. In 2011, the Accreditation Council for Graduate Medical
