What if paralyzed limbs could move using only the power of one’s thoughts? Borrowing a story line from the realm of science fiction, a team of researchers at The Miami Project to Cure Paralysis — together with neurosurgeons and biomedical engineers from the University of Miami Miller School of Medicine — are using a brain-machine… Read More: Transforming Thoughts to Movement Offers New Hope for Spinal Cord… »
That’s according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics. The study found that pediatricians and pediatric residents were less likely to ask their patients about gun storage safety than smoke alarm safety — indicating an overall hesitation in bringing up gun safety with their patients. A team of doctors and researchers analyzed health… Read More: Pediatricians are more likely to ask families about smoke alarm… »
KABUL – Afghan women have no choice but to hope the Taliban respect their rights for the sake of peace, said Fauzia Kofi, the first woman to lead a political party in Afghanistan. During their rule from 1996 to 2001, the Taliban imposed a medieval interpretation of Islam on Afghanistan, the question now is how… Read More: Afghan woman politician sees Taliban talks as only hope for… »
Strict water restrictions are beginning to be implemented in states around Australia. Although not all states are yet to be impacted, we should all conserve water wherever we can over the coming months. Narelle Peart from Scotts Australia said that when we enter a drought, people tend to think they won’t be able to look… Read More: How to keep your garden green during drought »