The Power Of The Placebo

We have written numerous posts about the power of the placebo effect. In medical studies a placebo is a treatment that has not physiological effect. In a controlled study the patient does not know whether he or she is receiving the real treatment or the placebo.It is necessary to have a placebo control in order… Read More »

Researchers identify genes associated with polycystic ovary syndrome

Polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) affects one in 10 women of reproductive age. It is characterized by irregular menstrual cycles, facial hair or acne and an increased number of eggs arrested in development. Many women also suffer from weight gain, Type 2 diabetes and depression. While first characterized by the medical community in the mid-1930s, few… Read More »

New Scientist – Home

New Scientist – Home New Scientist – Home https://www.newscientist.com New Scientist – Home https://www.newscientist.com/wp-content/themes/new-scientist/img/ns-logo-scaled.png https://www.newscientist.com daily 1 Hackers have leaked personal details of hundreds of German politicians https://www.newscientist.com/article/2189666-hackers-have-leaked-personal-details-of-hundreds-of-german-politicians/?utm_campaign=RSS%7CNSNS&utm_source=NSNS&utm_medium=RSS&utm_content=%7B%7Bterm%7D%7D&campaign_id=RSS%7CNSNS-%7B%7Bterm%7D%7D Fri, 04 Jan 2019 15:06:00 +0000 A significant data breach has exposed the personal information of chancellor Angela Merkel along with hundreds of other German politicians https://www.newscientist.com/?post_type=article&p=2189666… Read More »

Tips for kitchen renos in 2019

Of all the spaces you renovate, the kitchen can be the most challenging. It’s usually the heart of the home and whether you’re a master chef or reluctant cook, it’s a major feature of your space. While there are ways to renovate a kitchen on a budget, it’s still usually one of the most expensive rooms… Read More »