In England, who’s drinking the ‘missing’ alcohol?
UCL (UK) —Alcohol consumption in England may be higher than previously thought, with more than three quarters of people exceeding the recommended daily limit. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Dec 6, 2012 17:01 - 3 Comments
In UK, bikes safer than cars for young guys
UCL (UK) — Young men in England who drive face an almost five times greater risk of being hurt per hour than those who ride a bike. (more…)
Science & Technology - Nov 12, 2012 14:19 - 0 Comments
How the brain keeps track of who’s number 1
UCL (UK) — We use a different part of our brain to learn about who’s who in the social pecking order than we do to learn ordinary information, a new study shows. (more…)
Top Stories - Oct 11, 2012 9:06 - 5 Comments
Why nasty noises make us squirm
UCL (UK) — The screechy sound of chalk on a blackboard is unpleasant because of the heightened activity between the emotional and auditory parts of our brain, research shows. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Sep 17, 2012 10:30 - 1 Comment
Mental strain at work boosts cardiac risk
UCL (UK) — People who have highly demanding jobs and little freedom to make decisions are 23 percent more likely to have a heart attack than those without stress, a new study shows. (more…)
Society & Culture - Aug 24, 2012 11:39 - 0 Comments
Unlike chimps, humans reject unfair deals
UCL (UK) — People will reject an offer of water, even when they are severely thirsty, if they think the offer is unfair, according to a new study. (more…)
Top Stories - Aug 16, 2012 8:49 - 2 Comments
Punch test shows brain differs in karate masters
UCL (UK) — Karate experts have distinctive features in their brain structure that could be linked with their ability to punch powerfully at close range. (more…)
