Reading age-appropriate books aloud to toddlers and pre-schoolers can activate the left hemisphere of the brain that can spur critical thinking. A study recently published in the Official Journal of the American Academy of Pediatricians uncovered that young minds are stimulated by home reading in a way child-targeted cartoons and online videos may not be able to do.
Scientists have discovered head lice in the United States that have developed a high resistance to common types of treatments. A minimum of half of the U.S. states contain the mutated bugs, which are unaffected by various over-the-counter (OTC) medicines that doctors and schools often recommended.
In a press conference held on Thursday, Aug. 13, it was announced that the Beijing Tianqiao Arts Center (BTAC) will open its doors to the public on Nov. 20, after four years of preparation.
After showcasing an intriguing perspective on playing Mahjong through an engaging essay, Zhang Xiaoyue, a high school student from China, has been admitted to Harvard University.
An American Psychological Association (APA) task force has released a new report in which it concluded that violent video games can increase aggression in the player and decrease their caring about others' feelings. However, the APA also noted that there is not enough solid evidence that links first-person shooter games to violent crimes committed with real guns.
A group of young Tibetan lamas continues to play for a band that has been in existence for some 300 years, taking on Labrang’s musical tradition that has been listed as a national cultural heritage in 2008, the Xinhua News Agency reported.
Findings of a recent study showed that daily drinking at least four cups of coffee, such as freshly brewed lattes of cappuccinos, could be a quite effective treatment for preventing colon cancer from recurring. This adds to the list of health benefits of drinking the popular high-antioxidant caffeinated beverage, which could include energy and memory boosts, a healthy heart, and lower risks of type 2 diabetes and other types of cancers.
A wax museum has recently caused outrage from many Chinese celebrities. The stars and the exhibit's spectators alike agree that the figures do not resemble the celebrities they try to depict.
Women's brains respond more positively to non-verbal romantic cues when their stomachs are full, than when they are hungry, based on the findings of a new study. This fact was true among "historical" dieters who dieted in the past, and ones who had never reduced their intake of calories by going on a diet.
The Paleo diet, high in meat and veggies while low in carbohydrates such as grains and diary, is based on the theory that foods that benefited metabolisms during human evolution would also likely help modern people. However, a new study shows that eating cooked meals with starchy foods contributed to cavemen's quick brain development.
A man recently impersonated one of Target's customer service representatives on Facebook after he noticed many complaints on the social network about the retailer giant's decision to stop posting some gender-based signs in its stores. His parody used humor and sarcasm in responding to negative feedback about the company's new gender-neutral policy.
An NIH health study shows reducing fat in one's diet results in more fat loss than cutting carbohydrates. After closely examining the subjects' food, exercise, and breathing, researchers discovered that both diets resulted in fat reductionwhen calories were cut, but decreasing fat intake burned more flab.
New research has discovered that young people who took supplements containing omega-3 fatty acids reduced the risk of schizophrenia, helping to prevent psychotic mental illnesses. It is the first study to provide clear and solid evidence that fish oil capsules are effective in the prevention of severe psychiatric disorders and diseases.
Tetris is not only an addicting video game on Facebook, but a new study indicates playing it for three minutes can help to reduce all types of cravings. The research shows that the popular puzzle game can provide long-term help to end longings for soft drinks, junk food, cigarettes, alcohol, drugs, and sex.
Google's Life Sciences division plans to develop a bandage-size wearable device that monitors glucose levels in blood, which could be a game changer in diabetes' treatment. The revolutionary gadget provides a cheap, disposable tool to help continuously track blood sugar amounts and contain the medical condition.
