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Vision and the eye’s anatomy
The eye is the organ that allows us to see. The optical components of the eye focus light, and the neural components send visual information…
26 Nov 2007
Watching Funny Shows Helps Children Tolerate Pain Longer
Watching comedy shows helps children tolerate pain for longer periods of time, according to a study by UCLA’s Jonsson Comprehensive…
22 Nov 2007
Quick-burning Carbs may cause Fatty Liver
Diets rich in rapidly-digested carbohydrates not only expand waistlines, but may also cause fatty liver, a condition that can lead…
22 Nov 2007
Teenage Binge Drinkers Risk Alcoholism and Social Exclusion as Adults
Teenage binge drinkers are significantly more likely to become heavy drinkers as adults and find themselves with a string of…
22 Nov 2007
Hayfever (seasonal rhinitis)
Seasonal rhinitis or hay fever is an exaggerated response to an allergen (e.g. pollen), causing inflammation of the nose, itchy eyes and sneezing.
20 Nov 2007
Impact of Diet on Allergy Risk
Over the last few decades, there has been a huge increase in the number of people suffering from allergies. A large number of studies are beginning…
20 Nov 2007
Nutrition in Adolescent Girls
Adolescence is the transition period between childhood and adulthood, typically between the ages of 10 and 13 years in girls. Adolescence is characterised by the…
20 Nov 2007
Annual Flu Shot Cuts Need for Doctors’ Visits, Hospitalization among Children
Children under the age of 5 who receive an annual flu shot have a greatly reduced risk of needing to…
16 Nov 2007
COSA ASM 2007 Highlights
The 34th COSA ASM offered a series of stimulating and exciting presentations from international and national experts covering the many…
16 Nov 2007
