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Children may benefit when mothers and fathers react differently to their negative emotions
When a child is distressed, anxious, or angry, mom and dad don't have to respond in the same way. A new study finds that when both parents are supportive, they may shield the child from handling negative emotions. view more (2007-09-28)
Women given liver transplants outlive male recipients by around 4 years
Female liver transplant recipients outlive men given the same procedure by an average of 4.5 years, suggests research published ahead of print in Gut. view more (2006-09-28)
Stress not linked to breast cancer relapse
Women with breast cancer need not fear that stressful experiences in life will bring about the return of their disease, conclude researchers in this week’s BMJ. view more (2002-06-12)
University of Kent researchers say national minimum standards for residential homes don't measure up
The Department of Health's national minimum standards for residential homes don't measure important outcomes for people using services and should be revised, say researchers at the University of Kent's Tizard Centre. view more (2005-05-24)
Bipolar Disorder Patients To Benefit From New Treatment Package
New measures aimed at helping patients with bipolar disorder, formerly known as manic depression, to cope with their illness, have been devised by a research team at the University of Edinburgh's Department of Psychiatry. And results of a two-year study into the benefits of the psychological intervention programme, combined with drug therapy, show... view more... (2002-04-24)
Computer use at home and at school
The researchers interviewed 80 children aged seven to 11 years from five schools in the East Midlands. They reported that computer based work at school often produces a lasting product such as a story or a picture, which is often displayed in the school building. In contrast, children's domestic creativity is less often celebrated in this public... view more... (1999-08-23)
Teachers Fear Biology Fieldwork is Heading for Extinction
Biology fieldwork could be heading for extinction says a report to be published on Friday 18th October by the Field Studies Council and the British Ecological Society. This loss of opportunity will rob young people of the personal benefits of out of school experiences, as well as the educational value of such trips. Dr Susan Barker, Lecturer at... view more... (2002-10-17)
Wobbly planets could reveal Earth-like moons
Moons outside our Solar System with the potential to support life have just become much easier to detect, thanks to research by an astronomer at University College London (UCL). view more (2008-12-12)
Saharan dust storms sustain life in Atlantic Ocean
Research at the University of Liverpool has found how Saharan dust storms help sustain life over extensive regions of the North Atlantic Ocean. view more (2008-07-21)
Psychological stress in overseas aid workers
Aid agencies should provide psychological support for their staff "as a matter of course", says a psychologist who has studied the way traumatic events affect aid workers. view more (2005-03-21)
Link between cannabis and death still not established
Although the use of cannabis is not harmless, its link with death is still not established, argues a senior researcher in this week’s BMJ. view more (2003-09-17)
Are men in danger of extinction?
Despite having had most of the social determinants of health in their favour, men have higher mortality rates for all 15 leading causes of death and have a life expectancy about seven years shorter than women's. An editorial in this week's BMJ asks are men in danger of extinction? Men's reluctance to embrace preventive strategies has also... view more... (2001-10-31)
Children under 3 can't learn action words from TV -- unless an adult helps
American infants and toddlers watch TV an average of two hours a day, and much of the programming is billed as educational. A new study finds that children under age 3 learn less from these videos that we might think-unless there's an adult present to interact with them and support their learning. view more (2009-09-15)
'Bigger the baby, the better' axiom is incorrect
Dr Rachel Huxley, lead author of the paper and Acting Director of Nutrition and Lifestyle at The George Institute said, "Although there was support for a small association between birth weight and an individual's future risk of heart disease, the relationship is not as strong as earlier studies have suggested. view more (2007-05-18)
Launch of a National Research Network to look at the needs of older and disabled people
PRESS INVITATION Getting older and staying active longer A Network is launched on November 13th 2001 that will stimulate new research into the needs of older people and others that need additional support to lead a full and active life. It will bring together experts and organisations from across the country involved in issues surrounding ageing.... view more... (2001-11-05)
Evolution education is a 'must' says coalition of scientific and teaching organizations
A coalition of 17 organizations, including the National Academy of Sciences, the American Institute of Physics, and the National Science Teachers Association, is calling on the scientific community to become more involved in the promotion of science education, including evolution. view more (2008-01-02)
The regular dental check-up - why every six months?
Although dentists in many developed countries recommend check-ups at six-month intervals, there are no high quality data to support this recommendation. view more (2005-04-14)
Update to The Cochrane Library October Press Release "No Conclusive Evidence That Interactive Programmes For Chronically Ill People May Be Detrimental"
The Cochrane Collaboration wishes to report that the review 'Interactive Health Communication Applications for people with chronic disease' (1) has been found to contain errors. The review originally determined that, among other findings, chronically ill people using interactive programmes had worse clinical outcomes than those who did not.... view more... (2004-12-06)
Global survey reveals personal impact of bipolar disorder
The World Federation for Mental Health (WFMH) today announced results of a global bipolar disorder consumer survey, Thinking Ahead, at the World Congress of Biological Psychiatry. view more (2005-06-30)
Students with disabilities encourage others to continue learning
Students with disabilities and learning difficulties are taking part in a unique University of Liverpool training scheme that enables them to educate those with similar disabilities to themselves. view more (2005-11-15)
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