Archive: 31/07/2017

Public trust in science spiked after media coverage of Zika vaccine trial

How can the public's confidence in science be strengthened? Public trust in science has largely held steady for decades, despite short-term fluctuations. But new findings based on a survey of public attitudes toward the Zika ...

Jul 31, 2017

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Researchers listen to birdsong, unlock mysteries of brain

The term "birdbrain" has been part of our lexicon for about a century to describe someone's intellect, or lack of it, presumably because birds have really small brains. But, in fact, the way songbirds learn to sing is similar ...

Jul 31, 2017

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Study shows muted stress response linked to long-term cannabis use

A new study by Washington State University psychology researchers reveals a dampened physiological response to stress in chronic cannabis users.

Jul 31, 2017

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Touring senior centers, interacting with residents positively impacts health students

A new study has found that a community-based service learning experience involving greater interaction with older adults had a positive impact on career development for medical residents (physicians who have graduated from ...

Jul 31, 2017

Research shows regular road closures help children get active

New research from the University of Bristol shows that playing outside, aided by regular road closures, helps to increase children's physical activity.

Jul 31, 2017

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New technique may better detect cystic fibrosis in newborns

Researchers have identified new biological markers of cystic fibrosis (CF), a genetic disease which affects children and young adults, leaving them with lifelong health complications including digestive problems and persistent ...

Jul 31, 2017

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Brain development linked to stimulation of genetic variations

Scientists in the UK and India have discovered more evidence that positive stimuli in early childhood can benefit the infant brain.

Jul 31, 2017

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Opioid misuse is increasing in middle-aged Britons – here's how it could cause an addiction crisis

The older we get, the more likely we are to suffer with long-term health problems. Life expectancy may be increasing, but so are the number of years we spend in ill health. In people aged 50 and over, the leading causes of ...

Jul 31, 2017

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How sharing can make a hangover less harrowing

Headache and nausea aside, the morning after an evening of drinking can be filled with regret, anxiety and misery. But it can also be a time of humour, story-telling and emotional bonding.

Jul 31, 2017

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Later literacy success hinges on early handwriting lessons

A new study has shown the far-reaching implications of handwriting skills in early childhood.

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