A visit from a dog can reduce the distress of patients waiting for emergency treatment in hospital, a study by the University of Saskatchewan (USask) shows.
Research Shows Dogs Reduce Distress of Patients Waiting for ER Care
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Drinking water that is contaminated with arsenic may lead to thickening of the heart’s main pumping chamber in young adults, a structural change that increases the risk for future heart problems, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Imaging, an American Heart Association journal.
Early Spring: Predicting Budburst with Genetics
Although climate skeptics might find it hard to believe with this year’s endless snow and freezing temperatures, climate change is making warm, sunny early springs increasingly common.
Reducing Carbon Emissions While Improving Health is Economically Attractive, Study Shows
It’s a classic policy dispute: How much should the current generation invest in reducing carbon emissions for the benefit of future generations?
Maternal Nut Consumption During Pregnancy Linked to Improvements in Neuropsychological Development in Children
Nuts are known to help reduce the risk of hypertension, oxidative stress and diabetes and they may exercise a protective effect against cognitive decline in older age.
