How to Avoid Single-Bicycle Crashes
October 12, 2012 by Taylor & Francis
The resulting paper, 'What do cyclists need to see to avoid single-bicycle crashes?', has been awarded two prizes from insurers Liberty Mutual With the 'Wiggins effect' in full swing after London 2012 and people taking up cycling...
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Science Reveals the Power of a Handshake
October 18, 2012 by Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology
New neuroscience research is confirming an old adage about the power of a handshake: strangers do form a better impression of those who proffer their hand in greeting A firm, friendly handshake has long been recommended in...
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Medication use higher among overweight k…
October 4, 2012 by Bryan Alary
Overweight children aged 12 to 19 are 59 per cent more likely than normal-weight kids to take prescription medication, according to UAlberta research. Overweight children are far more likely to take prescription medications than children of a...
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The Human Touch: Nurse, Midwife and Doul…
February 28, 2013 by Kathryn Norcutt
Continuous support during labor has clinically meaningful benefits for women and infants and no known harm The Cochrane Collaboration conducted the study “Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth” in 2011 and concluded that: “Continuous support during labor has...
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Eating chocolate cuts risk of heart dise…
August 30, 2011 by University of Cambridge
Eating high levels of chocolate could be associated with a significant reduction in the risk of certain cardiovascular disorders, reveals Cambridge research published in the British Medical Journal this week. The researchers compiled a systematic review of...
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The Plight of an International Medical G…
October 14, 2011 by Dr Dali Edwards
Here is a compelling story of a Bulgarian trained physician who has done everything to please the US residency training programs yet she has not been offered any residency position to continue with her American dream...
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