Daydreaming used to be considered a waste of time—until now. Psychologists at UNC Greensboro have found it’s good for you, because the body needs time to be off-task, rest and recharge.
Health
Mutations of Autism
UNC Researchers Discover Specific Mutation that Causes Autism Spectrum Disorder
August 27, 2015
A Model Foot
Diabetes patients often suffer from problems in their feet, including sores and loss of feeling. East Carolina University researchers are using sonograms to see the foot in a new light in an attempt to help.
Mother's Protection
Antibodies May Prevent Mother-to-Infant Transmission of HIV
July 12, 2015
Halting Norovirus
Common Metal May Prevent Spread of Stomach Bug
July 10, 2015
All in the Timing
New Study Shows Old Antibiotics May Still Be Effective Against Resistant Bacteria
June 11, 2015
June 11, 2015
Antibiotic resistant bacteria promise to be one of the great public health challenges of the next century.
A Long Look at Longevity
Duke University has launched the MURDOCK Study, an ambitious effort to track the long-term health of 50,000 North Carolinians and gain insight into aging, nutrition, Alzheimer’s, and other health issues over their life span.
Reinventing the Toilet
Some might call it the most important chair in the house but for 2.5 billion people around the world, access to safe and sanitary toilets isn’t an option. Researchers at RTI International are reinventing a toilet that is self-sustaining and doesn’t require plumbing or a regular water source, which will benefit the developing world.
Hepatitis C Trial
New Hepatitis C Treatment Performs Well in Clinical Trial
May 14, 2015
May 14, 2015
A combination of three antiviral drugs cleared Hepatitis C infections from 93% of patients in a recent clinical trial.
Predict the Rip
Researchers use the information gathered from tracking buoys in the surf to create computer models that will not only better predict rip currents but also teach swimmers how to avoid them.