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Broadband internet causes sleep deprivation, a new study finds

Individuals with DSL access tend to sleep 25 minutes less than their counterparts without DSL Internet. They are significantly less likely to sleep between 7 and 9 hours, the amount recommended by the scientific community, and are less likely to be satisfied with their sleep, researchers find. The effect is largely driven by individuals that […]

Published on August 2, 2018

Challenges around childbearing owe to dissatisfaction among surgical residents

Research suggests female medical students are deterred by the perception that surgeons have difficulty balancing professional and personal pursuits. Nevertheless, in recent years, female surgeons have become more likely to begin families during residency rather than waiting until their completion of training as they might have in the past. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. […]

Published on August 1, 2018

Fruitful discoveries: The power to purify water is in your produce

A study of more than a dozen foods shows how fruit and vegetable peels can be used as a natural, low-cost way to remove pollutants such as dyes and heavy metals from water. The methods used can be used from classrooms to kitchens. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on August 1, 2018