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University helps children enjoy science
Schools currently involved are in Harrogate, Shipton by Beninbrough, Nawton, Bedale, Tadcaster, Selby, and Catterick Garrison The University of York has received £28,000 from the AstraZeneca Science Teaching Trust to develop new ways to preserve children's enjoyment of science as they move from primary to secondary schools. "Children... view more... (2003-10-28)
One in five girls in upper secondary school suffers from school burnout
The transition from basic education to upper secondary school is a challenge for many young people. According to a study of school burnout at different stages of school and higher education, upper secondary school is a particularly challenging stage for many young people. view more (2009-05-15)
Exposure to smoking during school hours influences adolescent smoking behaviour
The years that a child spends in secondary education represent a crucial period of risk of incident smoking. Two studies in Tobacco Control suggest that exposure to smokers in school tutor groups and exposure to teachers smoking during school hours can influence the smoking behaviour of adolescents. In the first study, researchers surveyed 6,522... view more... (2002-08-27)
No evidence that melatonin is effective in treating jet lag
There is no evidence that melatonin is effective in treating secondary sleep disorders or preventing jet lag, finds a study published online by the BMJ today. view more (2006-02-10)
Childhood cancer survivors at increased risk of sarcoma
Survivors of childhood cancers have a ninefold increased risk of developing a secondary sarcoma—a cancer of connective or supportive tissue such as bone, fat, or muscle—compared with the general population. view more (2007-02-21)
BUDGET FOR INTERFERON BETA FOR MS SUFFERERS WOULD BE BETTER SPENT ON IMPROVED SUPPORTIVE CARE
Dr Raeburn Forbes from Ninewells Hospital and Medical School in Dundee along with colleagues from Argyll and Clyde Health Board and the Scottish Health Purchasing Information Centre studied 132 people with secondary progressive multiple sclerosis and the estimated effect of treating them with interferon beta-1b against existing best practice... view more... (1999-12-08)
New report highlights need for more maths teachers
SBS today welcomed a report by OFSTED, which showed that a pilot scheme had improved levels of numeracy in secondary schools, but warned that action was still needed to be taken to ensure a supply good teachers in the future. "We have long argued that the numeracy strategy worked in primary schools because it gave support to teachers who did not... view more... (2002-01-23)
Study: Counseling trauma victims causes secondary trauma
Hearing repeated stories of suffering from trauma victims causes serious psychological stress in clinical social workers, a new Geisinger-led study suggests. view more (2008-04-22)
Detecting transmissibility of avian influenza virus in human households
Recent outbreaks of emerging diseases such as SARS and H5N1 avian influenza have underlined the fact that animal pathogens may acquire the ability to spread efficiently in humans - but as yet have not. view more (2007-07-26)
UCLA study helps ER physicians identify previously undetectable spinal injuries
A new national study indicates that patients with a cervical spinal injury (CSI) may harbor additional spinal damage not visible on regular x-rays. view more (2005-09-07)
City University sight expert says no to government recommendations for children`s eyesight
Children's eyesight could be seriously damaged if the recommendations of a report due to be published later this year are implemented, warns an eyesight expert at City University, London The fourth edition of the `Health for all Children` document, drawn up by the UK National Screening Committee, which advises government on all aspects of... view more... (2002-10-02)
Hi-tech science kit for schools - Twigg
Education Minister Stephen Twigg today welcomed the donation from The Royal Society of nearly £600k worth of free science and design & technology equipment to secondary schools. The donation is being made in celebration of Planet Science, the Government's initiative to raise the profile of science in schools. It is being supported by the... view more... (2002-10-15)
How adolescent girls manage stress
Stress and worry amongst teenagers have increased markedly in recent years, especially amongst girls. According to recent statistics from the WHO, as many as seven out of ten teenage girls suffer from stress. view more (2009-06-24)
Viagra for alleviation of pulmonary hypertension?
Results of a preliminary study in this week's issue of THE LANCET suggest that Viagra may have a future role in the treatment of pulmonary hypertension (increased blood pressure in the pulmonary artery), a severe and potentially fatal condition causing respiratory impairment. Lung fibrosis (scarring of the lungs due to inflammation of the... view more... (2002-09-18)
Football raises students' game
Regular structured input from a significant and respected sports organisation, such as Arsenal Football Club, can improve attendance and behaviour amongst students in danger of exclusion, or those already excluded, from secondary school. view more (2005-03-21)
Last Chance For Big Fun And Big Prizes In The Great Big Science Competition
Due to popular demand the deadline for Education.com's http://uk.education.com The Great Big Science Competition has been extended to 12th April 2002. Launched in September 2001, The Great Big Science Competition http://www.thegreatbigsciencecompetition.co.uk is about making science fun and getting children interested in the possibilities that... view more... (2002-03-20)
Keeping young South Africans in school: A 'social vaccine' against AIDS
A study published today in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health suggests that secondary school attendance is linked to lower risk of HIV infection among young people in rural South Africa. view more (2008-01-17)
Why fruit-eating bats eat dirt
"Don't eat the green parts of tomatoes, cut the green off the potatoes." Any child would know that eating these parts of vegetables is a bad idea. The reason behind this is that they contain secondary plant compounds which may have detrimental effects on the consumer. view more (2008-04-23)
Frequent TV viewing during adolescence linked with risk of attention and learning difficulties
Teenagers who watch television for three or more hours per day may have a higher risk of attention and learning difficulties in their adolescent and early adult years. view more (2007-05-08)
Viral protein is an effective preventative against infection
For parents, 8 million cases of acute middle ear infections every year add up to a lot of sleepless nights and trips to the pediatrician. But new research from a collaboration between Rockefeller University and St. Jude Children's Hospital could change all that. view more (2007-03-23)
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