High-dose vitamin D could be a game changer in treating severe malnutrition
May 02, 2018 16:31 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
High-dose vitamin D supplements improve weight gain and help with the development of language and motor skills in severely malnourished children, our latest study has found. Severe acute malnutrition is the most extreme...
In Brazil, patients risk everything for the 'right to beauty'
May 02, 2018 16:23 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
In the U.S., if you want a face lift or a tummy tuck, its generally assumed that youll be paying out of pocket. Insurance will tend to cover plastic surgery only when the surgery is deemed medically necessary and not...
Why that cigarette, chocolate bar, or new handbag feel so good: how pleasure affects our brain
Apr 29, 2018 14:54 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Every day we make a range of choices in the pursuit of pleasure: we do things that make us feel good or work in a specific job because its rewarding or pays well. These experiences help shape our perspectives on life and...
Mental illness on campus really is 'a thing'
Apr 20, 2018 06:04 am UTC| Insights & Views Health
Unlike his former classmates, Alex isnt writing final exams right now, or searching for a summer job, or choosing electives for next year. Alex is no longer a student at all. As an academic leader responsible for...
This Implant Is An Alcoholic’s Worst Nightmare And Best Chance At Quitting
Apr 12, 2018 14:10 pm UTC| Technology Health
Alcoholism is a difficult addiction to overcome. Alcoholics Anonymous and other similar support groups wouldnt exist if heavy drinkers could just give up the bottle any time they wanted, like so many of them...
Comfortably numb – why some older people turn to cannabis for pain relief
Feb 20, 2018 12:50 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
When most people think of cannabis users, they probably think mainly of the younger generations. But its actually the 45 to 64 age group who show the highest proportion of household spending on cannabis. Recent figures...
Alcohol probably makes it harder to stop sexual violence – so why aren't colleges talking about it?
Feb 20, 2018 12:46 pm UTC| Insights & Views Health
Several years ago, one of us (Dominic) was consulting with university administration on their sexual violence prevention program. All colleges and universities that receive Title IX funding are federally mandated to...
South Africa’s plan to move away from coal: 8 steps to make it succeed
Germany lowers voting age to 16 for the European elections
IceCube researchers detect a rare type of energetic neutrino sent from powerful astronomical objects