Helping the aged during natural disasters
When earthquake, tsunami, tornado or flood strike, among the most vulnerable group are the elderly. Writing in the International Journal of Emergency Management, researchers in New Zealand suggest that...
View ArticleNYC suicide rate 29 percent higher at economy's nadir vs. peak
New evidence on the link between suicide and the economy shows that the monthly suicide rate in New York City from 1990 to 2006 was 29% higher at the economic low point in 1992 than at the peak of...
View ArticleFewer friends, lower self-esteem can lead to distorted perceptions of life...
(Medical Xpress)—People who have fewer social resources, such as friends and family, literally see challenging objects and events in a more exaggerated way than do people who feel emotionally...
View ArticleGenetic test developed for those at-risk for Autism Spectrum Disorder:...
(Medical Xpress)—A team of Australian researchers, led by University of Melbourne has developed a genetic test that is able to predict the risk of developing Autism Spectrum Disorder, ASD.
View ArticleHow economic insecurity impacts diabetes control among patients
Difficulty paying for food and medications appears to be associated with poor diabetes control among patients in a study that examined the impact of economic insecurity on managing the disease and the...
View ArticleSelf-affirmations may calm jitters and boost performance, research finds
When the stakes are high, people in positions of low power may perform better by using self-affirmations to boost their confidence, according to new research published by the Society for Personality...
View ArticleStudy finds online HIV prevention resources face resistance from black female...
New research from North Carolina State University and Pennsylvania State University finds that black female college students were often unlikely to use online resources related to HIV prevention, due...
View ArticleCan a rude waiter make your food less tasty?
Have you ever experienced poor service at a restaurant or hotel? Findings from a new study suggest that for certain people, a rude waiter or clerk can influence how tasty the food seems or how...
View ArticleFood monitoring system being developed could help vulnerable, say researchers
Technology that accurately monitors food intake could help to better distribute food resources to communities and vulnerable people around the world.
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