Health and Medicine

‘Distracted driving’ at an all-time high; new approaches needed, experts say

The advent of cell phones, text messaging and heavy urban traffic has taken the issue of 'distracted driving' to a historic level, a new...

‘Distracted driving’ at an all-time high; new approaches needed, experts say

The advent of cell phones, text messaging and heavy urban traffic has taken the issue of 'distracted driving' to a historic level, a new...

Language of gene switches unchanged across evolution

The language used in the switches that turn genes on and off has remained the same across millions of years of evolution, according to...

Language of gene switches unchanged across evolution

The language used in the switches that turn genes on and off has remained the same across millions of years of evolution, according to...

Meat and poultry recalls: What food firms, investors should know

When publicly traded food firms face a meat or poultry recall, five factors influence stock price reactions most: severity to human health, recall size,...

Meat and poultry recalls: What food firms, investors should know

When publicly traded food firms face a meat or poultry recall, five factors influence stock price reactions most: severity to human health, recall size,...

Women retain insulin sensitivity better than men

As people become overweight, their skeletal muscle develops insulin resistance that can lead to type two diabetes. Researchers found the activity of this protein,...

Women retain insulin sensitivity better than men

As people become overweight, their skeletal muscle develops insulin resistance that can lead to type two diabetes. Researchers found the activity of this protein,...

Flawed IQ scoring system: Important difference in American, Canadian scoring systems

Scientists have uncovered anomalies and issues with the Wechsler Adult Intelligence Scale-Fourth Edition, one of the most widely used intelligence tests in the world....

Erectile dysfunction drug relieves nerve damage in diabetic mice

New animal studies found that sildenafil, a drug commonly used to treat erectile dysfunction, may be effective in relieving painful and potentially life-threatening nerve...