Watch squishy creatures evolve to run
CORNELL (US) — A computer algorithm shows virtual “softbots” evolving muscle-like features and teaching themselves to walk. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Nov 29, 2012 16:06 - 0 Comments
More stress injuries as e-record use grows
CORNELL / DUKE (US) — The expanded use of electronic medical records may reduce errors, but will also significantly boost the number of computer-related injuries suffered by doctors and nurses. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Oct 18, 2012 13:09 - 3 Comments
Adult health suffers from infant poverty
CORNELL (US) — Children who are poor from birth to age two are twice as likely to have arthritis and high blood pressure as young adults. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 13, 2012 10:27 - 1 Comment
Kids of immigrants often left out of health care
CORNELL (US) — Parents’ immigration status makes a big difference in children’s health and access to health care, reports a new study of low-income families in the US. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 14, 2012 10:46 - 0 Comments
Teen happiness may hinge on gender norms
CORNELL (US) — Regardless of sexual orientation, teens whose gender expression varies from the norm are not as happy as their gender-conforming peers. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 27, 2012 8:59 - 0 Comments
Sense of bias may harm poor teens’ health
CORNELL (US) — Adolescents who grow up in poverty are more likely to report being treated unfairly, and this perception of discrimination may cause harmful changes to their physical health, according to new research. (more…)
Society & Culture - May 4, 2012 12:44 - 1 Comment
Middle class is doing just fine, study shows
CORNELL (US) — Income growth for the average American in recent decades may be more than 10 times greater than previously suggested by some economists. (more…)
