A proven method to reduce hospital infections
A new, sweeping study spells out simple techniques for preventing antibiotic-resistant infections.
View ArticleAn update on barefoot running
Last week, the American College of Sports Medicine held its annual conference. There, researchers presented five separate studies on the benefits of running barefoot or with minimal footwear.
View ArticleThe evidence on hands-free cell phone devices while driving
It's long been recognized that talking on the phone while driving increases your risk of being involved in a crash. Now a growing body of evidence suggests using hands-free phone devices are equally as...
View ArticleHow to identify emotional abuse and neglect in preschoolers
A new systematic identifies the emotional, behavioral, and developmental characteristics of the children who suffer neglect or emotional abuse.
View ArticleUpdate: New evidence on Parkinson’s disease
We've previously written about a potential cause of Parkinson's disease - namely exposure to pesticides. This summer, there is new evidence about possible causes of the disease, and one way to reduce...
View ArticleProven methods to quit smoking
A new systematic review published by the Cochrane Collaboration assesses whether currently available smoking cessation medicines are effective in helping smokers quit.
View Article‘Tis the season: Who gives and why?
It’s that time of year when many people think about giving to others. There are thousands of organizations and millions of people across the country that depend on the charity of others. But do we know...
View ArticleEvidenced-based learning: Play, play, play
It's the time of year when parents across the country are getting their children ready to go back to school. There is shopping for backpacks and pencils, lunch packing and sometimes even activities...
View ArticleThe science of cooking
If you're a haphazard cook like I am, you'll often wonder why some of your dishes taste like they could be served in a five-star restaurants while others fall short. But I find that if I understand a...
View ArticleThe state of preschool
The National Institute for Early Education Research publishes a report every year that details data on state-funded preschools across the country. This year's report found that the 2011-2012 school...
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