Despite being promoted as an “alternative” tobacco product for adult smokers, e-cigarettes are currently being used not only by smokers trying to quit, but also among youth who never smoked. This phenomenon has the potential to exacerbate the epidemic of […]
Facial expressions and other movements inside the womb reflect the extent of development of the fetus’ brain and central nervous system. A new study from Japan reports on the first use of 4D ultrasound recordings to track different facial expressions […]
Currently, the diagnosis of Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is prone to subjective bias introduced by the specialist testing for the disorder. For this reason, researchers have developed a new, objective test system that is based on electro-physiological signals generated […]
Disability, specifically losing the use of one’s limbs, has a profound impact on quality of life. Improving tools designed to enable paralysed individuals to regain independence is a major focus of modern-day medicine, and recent advances in computational science have […]
Ageism is prevalent in many areas of Western culture, with healthcare institutions being described by some as ageist due to an expectation that older people will fit into a system that has not been designed with their complex needs in […]
Over a third of Bhutanese college students who participated in a recent survey reported that they had experienced bullying at some point in their lives. This is a great concern for the nation that promotes Gross National Happiness as their […]
Cancer originates from small mistakes in our DNA. These mistakes are different for every person and dictate how aggressive their cancer is. On top of this, starting in development and continuing throughout life, new mistakes in our DNA can be […]
We know, based on our individual experience, that metabolism differs from person to person. This can be seen in the different effects of dietary choices, medicines and other factors that each person is exposed to. A new study explains the […]
“Vitamin D” is in fact not a true vitamin, but a group of steroid-derived hormones that perform a range of functions within the body. They are known to regulate the absorption of minerals such as calcium, which is necessary for […]
Books, lunch boxes, gym clothes and more – after a while things start to add up, causing many adolescents worldwide to suffer from neck and back problems due to carrying overly heavy school bags. New research from India deepens our […]
