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Study evaluates use of diaper alarm for toilet training children

Medicine & Health / Neuroscience

created Jun 03, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

A new study appearing in Neurology and Urodynamics evaluates the use of a daytime diaper that uses a musical "wetting alarm" for children in day-care centers. The findings show that wetting alarm diaper training is an eff ...





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April Fool's joke may leave you red-faced, but it's a good sign, expert says

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Mar 28, 2007 | popularity 3.9 / 5 (9) | comments 0

Although blushing after an April Fool’s joke might worsen your embarrassment, there is a bright side, says a Duke University professor who is an expert on embarrassment and blushing.


It's enough to make you blush

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 07, 2008 | popularity 1.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

An academic from the University of St Andrews is to delve into a series of embarrassing situations in an attempt to discover who makes us blush.


More clues to midlife dementia that erases personality

More clues to midlife dementia that erases personality

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Apr 16, 2008 | popularity 4.6 / 5 (5) | comments 0

New clues have been uncovered by University of California, Berkeley, and UC San Francisco researchers to a mystifying, hidden dementia that robs its victims of empathy and social skills, and leads to an early ...


Psychological and social issues associated with tooth loss

Medicine & Health / Health

created Jul 16, 2008 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Are feelings of depression overwhelming you? Is your self-esteem an issue? Having problems advancing in life or your career? Maybe you feel nervous or self conscious in social settings? Do you avoid social settings all together? ...


Study examines motivations for tattoo removal

Medicine & Health / Other

created Jul 21, 2008 | popularity 4.5 / 5 (2) | comments 1

Individuals who visit dermatology clinics for tattoo removal are more likely to be women than men, and may be motivated by the social stigma associated with tattoos and negative comments by others, according to a report in ...


Acne may prevent people from participating in sport and exercise, says research

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Feb 25, 2008 | popularity 3 / 5 (2) | comments 0

Acne patients who are highly anxious about their skin condition say they are less likely to participate in sport or exercise, according to new research at the University of Bath (UK).


Victims likely to talk when dating violence is witnessed

Other Sciences / Other

created Jul 30, 2008 | popularity 3.5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- Victims of teen dating violence are more likely to talk about the violence if a friend witnesses the incident, according to a new study.


Virtual communities may provide valuable support for psoriasis patients

Medicine & Health / Diseases

created Jan 19, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Online support communities appear to offer both a valuable educational resource and a source of psychological and social support for individuals with psoriasis, according to a report in the January issue of Archives of De ...


No More 'Social Media,' More Single Log-ins for Multiple Platforms

Technology / Internet

created Dec 16, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (2) | comments 0

(PhysOrg.com) -- As more people use social media platforms, they will begin moving away from using the term 'social media' in the new year, predicts Dr. Karla Gower, associate professor of advertising and public relations.


The importance of attractiveness depends on where you live

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 15, 2009 | popularity 4.2 / 5 (6) | comments 2

Do good-looking people really benefit from their looks, and in what ways? A team of researchers from the University of Georgia and the University of Kansas found that yes; attractive people do tend to have more social relationships ...



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