Parents’ unrealistic expectations can harm child’s academic performance

Parents’ unrealistic expectations can harm child’s academic performance

Parents’ high hopes for their children’s academic achievement can actually harm their school performance, suggests a new study. The research found that if parents’...

Study: If successful in human trials, this product would lessen the need for implants...

A team of plastic surgeons and material scientists has made an important advance in treating the common clinical problem of soft tissue loss....

Study: Vinegar flies process conflicting odors in the brain by impairing the perception of...

Vinegar flies are always exposed to odor mixtures when navigating in the natural environment. These mixtures often consist of odors which are both...
Research explores why patients skip appointments for suspected cancer

Research explores why patients skip appointments for suspected cancer

Men, the elderly and people from deprived areas are among the patients most likely to miss an urgent referral appointment for suspected cancer, a...
New study may lead to cure for hearing loss

New study may lead to cure for hearing loss

Almost 50 million people in the US suffer from hearing loss; one of the most common reasons for this problem is due to prolonged...

Study: Key to targeting dormant cancer cells — (Details)

An international team of scientists has uncovered the unique set of genes that keeps some cancer cells dormant. Led by Associate Professor Tri...
Omega-3s may impede schizophrenia development

Omega-3s may impede schizophrenia development

Omega-3 fatty acids are known to be beneficial to one’s health. Now, a new study has reported that the substances may prevent the development...
Combo flu vaccine protects mice against 6 strains (Study)

Combo flu vaccine protects mice against 6 strains (Study)

A novel nanoparticle vaccine that combines two major influenza proteins is effective in providing broad, long-lasting protection against influenza virus in mice, showing promise...

Study: Scientists discover coal-derived ‘dots’ are effective antioxidant — (Details)

Graphene quantum dots drawn from common coal may be the basis for an effective antioxidant for people who suffer traumatic brain injuries, strokes...

Study: A step toward recovering reproduction in girls who survive childhood cancer — ...

Leukemia treatments often leave girls infertile, but a procedure developed by researchers at the University of Michigan working with mice is a step...

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