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Tetracycline plus teeth equal gray smile
Many adults over age 35 cover their mouth to avoid smiling in public in order to hide their teeth darkened by tetracycline stains. Typically, invasive as well as costly treatment options, such as veneers, crowns and bonding, served as the only treatment options to help these individuals hide such stains and boost their self-esteem.   view more (2006-08-01)

Cochlear implant recipients experience improvement in quality of life
Cochlear implant recipients experience a significant improvement in their quality of life, and have improved speech recognition, according to new research published in the March 2008 issue of Otolaryngology - Head and Neck Surgery.   view more (2008-03-05)

Moving away from dyslexia
People suffering from dyslexia can be helped by changing the way they move and exercise. Special routines, designed to tap into reflexes left over from birth, can lead to better co-ordination, improving both reading and writing abilities and greatly boosting the sufferer's confidence and self-esteem. These are the findings of psychologist Martin... view more... (2001-01-24)

Perineal massage in labour fails to prevent perineal damage
Perineal massage in labour fails to prevent perineal damage (Perineal massage in labour and prevention of perineal trauma: randomised controlled trial) BMJ Volume 322, pp 1277-1280 Damage to the perineum (the area between the genital organs and the anus) during vaginal birth affects the sexuality, self esteem and quality of life of countless... view more... (2001-05-23)

The 'gender gap' in final examination results at Oxford University
Fewer women than men obtain first class degrees, but results from a study of 232 students at Oxford University suggest that this is not because of any gender differences in ability. Instead it may be related to the nature of the examination process, according to research by Dr. Jane Mellanby, Dr. Maryanne Martin and John O'Doherty of the... view more... (2000-08-10)

Meningitis in infancy linked to developmental problems
Children who get meningitis in their first year of life have a 10-fold increased risk of severe or moderate disability at 5 years of age compared with other children, concludes a study in this week's BMJ. These findings provide a complete picture of the range of problems experienced by children from England and Wales who have had meningitis in... view more... (2001-09-05)

Mix of taiji, cognitive therapy and support groups benefits those with dementia
Those diagnosed with early stage dementia can slow their physical, mental and psychological decline by taking part in therapeutic programs that combine counseling, support groups, Taiji and qigong, researchers report. Some of the benefits of this approach are comparable to those achieved with anti-dementia medications.   view more (2008-12-05)

Cosmetic eyelid surgery can boost quality of life for patients
Cosmetic surgery that repairs droopy eyelids, also known as blepharoplasty, has an overall positive impact on patients' quality of life (QOL).   view more (2009-10-05)

Bullying can be reduced but many common approaches ineffective
School-based programs involving multiple disciplines reduce bullying in elementary school, junior or senior high schools according to a systematic review of over 2000 studies on bullying published in English.   view more (2007-01-15)

Acne may prevent people from participating in sport and exercise, says research
Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath.   view more (2008-02-26)

Breast reconstruction with implants after mastectomy doesn't hurt survival chances in breast cancer patients
Breast implants after mastectomy to treat breast cancer do not reduce the long-term survival of patients, reveals the first study on the long-term effects of breast implants, published today in Breast Cancer Research.   view more (2004-12-20)

Eastern philosophy promises hope for Western women with eating disorders
A psychological technique based on Buddhist philosophy and practice may provide a solution for women who struggle with binge eating and bulimia.   view more (2007-01-15)

Why Prostates Are No Laughing Matter
Many people are familiar with Private Godfrey from the TV programme "Dad's Army", who was a figure of fun because of his need to make urgent and frequent trips to the loo. Such experiences are all too familiar to men suffering from what doctors now call benign enlargement of the prostate. Researchers have found that men with this... view more... (2004-04-16)

UIC researchers evaluate lithium for pediatric bipolar disorder
Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago are participating in a national study to evaluate lithium for the treatment of bipolar disorder in children and adolescents.   view more (2007-07-18)

Good School Buildings Can Boost Achievement
"Improving the quality of school buildings is essential if we are to succeed in raising achievement." David Blunkett, former Secretary of State for Education and Employment, 1997 The quality of school buildings can help or hinder learning and teaching, says a new study from London University`s Institute of Education. Well-designed buildings and... view more... (2002-06-20)

Move over mean girls -- boys can be socially aggressive, too
Society holds that when it comes to aggression, boys hit and punch, while girls spread rumors, gossip, and intentionally exclude others, a type of aggression that's called indirect, relational, or social.   view more (2008-09-16)

Women not "passive victims" in domestic violence
Women who are abused by their partners are not simply passive victims, new research in the Journal of Epidemiology and Community Health, shows. Those that stay in an abusive relationship often do so because there is no social or practical support to help them, rather than simply as a result of low self-esteem. International research shows that in... view more... (2001-07-11)

Techniquest sells science exhibition to South African Government
Techniquest's venture to take science to the Springboks has been declared a success by the Cardiff Science Centre, the Commonwealth Secretariat and the Commonwealth Science Council. Commquest, an educational initiative set up be the three partners, has recently completed its tour of South Africa, and the exhibition has now been bought by the... view more... (2000-07-19)

A company's good reputation can be a bad thing
Consumers expect a lot from high-equity brands such as Disney or Apple. When such brands fail us - perhaps by providing a product that doesn't work or service that is sub-par - we may be especially disappointed.   view more (2007-12-05)

Can exercise therapy help breast cancer survivors?
A researcher at Sheffield Hallam University is to carry out the first ever UK study into how exercise therapy (exercise and lifestyle counselling) affects the quality of life of women recovering from breast cancer. Dr Amanda Daley, from the University's Centre for Sport and Exercise Science, has secured £142,000 from Cancer Research UK to... view more... (2002-07-23)
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