Health & Medicine - Jul 10, 2012 13:37 - 1 Comment

Police work takes mental, physical toll

U. BUFFALO (US) — The psychological stress that comes with police work puts officers at significantly higher risk for long-term physical and mental health effects than the general population. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Jun 6, 2012 17:18 - 4 Comments

Eating veggies may help smokers quit

U. BUFFALO (US) — Eating more fruits and vegetables may help smokers quit and stay tobacco-free longer, a new study shows. (more…)

Science & Technology - Jun 6, 2012 11:36 - 0 Comments

Synapses in order get sounds to brain

U. BUFFALO (US) — When the ear delivers sound information to the brain, tiny biological structures called synapses are bundled together depending on their plasticity: how fast or slow they perform. (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 21, 2012 10:06 - 0 Comments

Quantum dots may safely treat cancer

U. BUFFALO (US) — Quantum dots may hold promise as tools for treating and detecting diseases like cancer, new research shows. (more…)

Science & Technology - May 18, 2012 15:24 - 4 Comments

Graphene coat could rust-proof steel

U. BUFFALO (US) — A non-toxic, graphene-based composite for rust-proofing steel is in the works, and could replace the current coatings, which contain a probable carcinogen. (more…)

Society & Culture - May 16, 2012 10:43 - 0 Comments

Top-educated women picking family track

U. BUFFALO (US) — More older, highly educated women are choosing to have a family, but it remains unclear whether they are having children in addition to—or instead of—careers.

Health & Medicine - May 16, 2012 10:32 - 0 Comments

Images show risk of sudden heart failure

U. BUFFALO (US) — Doctors may have a new way to identify patients who are at the highest risk of sudden cardiac arrest, and the most likely to benefit from an implantable cardiac defibrillator (ICD). (more…)

Health & Medicine - May 11, 2012 12:04 - 0 Comments

Cocaine alters brain to magnify reward

U. BUFFALO (US) — Chronic exposure to cocaine can result in structural changes in the brain that produce greater sensitivity to the drug’s rewarding effects. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 27, 2012 10:29 - 0 Comments

Obese drivers more likely to forgo seatbelt

U. BUFFALO (US) — Obese drivers are far less likely to wear seatbelts than drivers of normal weight, which puts them at greater risk of severe injury or death in a car accident. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Apr 20, 2012 11:36 - 1 Comment

To get kids active, let them choose

U. BUFFALO (US) — When given the chance to choose from a variety of toys, girls increased their physically active play time by nearly 200 percent, according to a new pair of studies. (more…)

Is being nice a nudge from our genes?

U. BUFFALO (US) — Researchers have found that some people are kind and generous in part because their genes nudge them toward it. (more…)

Science & Technology - Apr 2, 2012 14:47 - 0 Comments

A rarity for fermions: Collective behavior

U. BUFFALO (US) — Particles called fermions exhibit collective behavior in unexpected situations, according to new research. (more…)

Society & Culture - Mar 28, 2012 9:46 - 0 Comments

To curb employee drug use, train bosses

U. BUFFALO (US) — To minimize employees’ on-the-job substance use and intoxication, supervisors need to know it when they see it—and be willing to confront offenders. (more…)

Science & Technology - Mar 27, 2012 12:06 - 5 Comments

Computer detects liars’ eye activity

U. BUFFALO (US) — A new computer lie detection method tracks eye movements, and correctly detects deceit more than 80 percent of the time. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 21, 2012 10:44 - 4 Comments

Parents of sick kids distrust ‘Dr. Google’

U. BUFFALO (US) — Parents of children with cancer not only don’t trust online medical sites, but fear them as well, preferring instead to receive information from a trusted source, like a doctor. (more…)

Society & Culture - Mar 19, 2012 15:41 - 0 Comments

To capitalize on patents, share them

U. BUFFALO (US) — Firms that make a previously patented innovation accessible to competitors increase the overall likelihood of improving on it, and raise both market welfare and profits for the original innovator. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 13, 2012 10:33 - 1 Comment

Aging is jolly good, even for overweight adults

U. WARWICK (UK) — Growing older and being overweight are not necessarily associated with a decrease in mental well-being or happiness, according to new research. (more…)

Health & Medicine - Mar 12, 2012 11:26 - 0 Comments

In tough economy, nurses report job satisfaction

NYU / U. BUFFALO (US) — Nurses licensed during the most recent economic recession report a higher commitment to their employers than those licensed during better economic times. (more…)

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