Roger Clark takes a look at what’s in the papers on this Saturday, Nov. 16, 2024.
A new study links frailty to higher dementia risk, suggesting early intervention could help prevent it. A study led by a researcher from the University of Queensland has found that frailty raises the risk of developing dementia, but early intervention could be crucial for prevention. Dr. David Ward from the Centre for Health Services Research...
A new study has found a link between the rollout of high-speed internet services and a rise in obesity rates in the country. The researchers who conducted the study attribute the increase to the effect of high-speed internet access on physical activity and eating habits. Continue Reading Category: Obesity, Illnesses and conditions, Body & Mind...
A new study published in The Journal of Social Psychology confirms that individuals prefer closer connections with those they perceive as more similar to themselves, even in contexts that emphasize intergroup differences. The research examined attitudes among ethnic, religious, and political groups and found that similarity-attraction theory remains robust regardless...
Volcanoes, with their fiery eruptions and molten rivers, have captivated humanity for millennia. But some volcanoes lurk in silence, biding their time, and hold the potential for eruptions so vast they could reshape the world. These geological titans are known as supervolcanoes, and their study offers both fascinating insights and...
Melissa, a 30-year-old educator, came to the emergency department with a sudden onset of double vision. She had not been in an accident or suffered any trauma and had never experienced this symptom before. However, she noted that a few months earlier, the vision in one of her eyes had...
