Robotic pets that respond to human interaction can benefit the health and wellbeing of older people living in care homes,…
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Bullying linked to student’s pain medication use
In a school-based survey study of all students in grades 6, 8, and 10 in Iceland, the use of pain…
Migraines may increase risk of pregnancy complications
In a study of women in Denmark with and without migraines who became pregnant, migraines were associated with an increased…
The art of the circus
From tightrope to trapeze, circus arts have long fascinated and inspired people of all ages. Now, research is revealing the…
Anger more harmful to health of older adults than sadness
Anger may be more harmful to an older person’s physical health than sadness, potentially increasing inflammation, which is associated with…
Scientists find link between digital media use and depression in Chinese adolescents
Adolescents in China who either spend more time on screen activities, such as watching TV or surfing the Web, or…
Innovative mechanobiology research expands understanding of cells
Researchers have developed a new technology that allows them to probe cell changes without disturbing the cell’s physiology — a…
Scientists grow precursors for human pigment cells
Our hair, skin and eyes are colored by a pigment called melanin, which is produced by pigment cells called melanocytes.…
Specific identification of chronic lung disease in premature babies
Infants born prematurely frequently develop a form of chronic lung disease known as Bronchopulmonary Dysplasia. Previously, this disease could only…
Opposites attract and, together, they can make surprisingly gratifying decisions
Little is known about how consumers make decisions together. A new study finds pairs with opposing interpersonal orientations — the…