Health, Sci & Tech News by category: [Index] [Agriculture] [Anthropology] [Archaeology] [Atmospheric Science] [Biology] [Science Business] [Cancer] [Chemistry, Physics & Material Sciences] [Earth Science] [Education] [Infectious & Emerging Diseases] [Mathematics] [Medicine & Health] [Nanotechnology] [Oceanography] [Science Policy] [Social & Behavioral Science] [Space & Planetary Science] [Technology, Engineering & Computer Science]
Latest and Breaking Science Policy News
CAMH policy study outlines ways to reduce alcohol harms
(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has released a summary report outlining policy strategies to reduce the harms related to alcohol, with a focus on the province of Ontario, Canada.
Sexual minority youth need specialized treatment from therapists
(University of Missouri-Columbia) Despite advances in civil rights, sexual minority youth are still at greater risk for suicide than their heterosexual peers, according to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. A University of Missouri psychology graduate student recently published recommendation to improve psychologists' treatment of sexual minority youth, which could help improve psychological functioning and reduce depression and suicide rates.
Gel or whitening? Consumer choice and product organization
(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers choose lower-priced products and are more satisfied with their purchase when products are organized by benefits instead of features, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Why do appetizers matter more when you're dining out with friends?
(University of Chicago Press Journals) First impressions of experiences have a greater impact when consumers share the experience with others, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
The geometry of persuasion: How do seating layouts influence consumers?
(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers seated in circular arrangements feel a greater need to belong than those seated in angular layouts, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Free perks and upgrades: Could they actually embarrass consumers?
(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers may not enjoy receiving free perks or upgrades in public, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Hard to make us personally or financially responsible for our health
(University of Copenhagen) Free and equal access to medical treatment has been a staple of the Danish welfare state, but more and more Danes express the view that people treated for lifestyle diseases should pay for their own treatment. The logic behind this view is, however, dubious, says PhD Martin Marchman Andersen from the University of Copenhagen. In a new thesis, he demonstrates how difficult it is to defend the claim that people are responsible for their health.
Feline behavior experts release guidelines to improve the welfare of cats
(SAGE Publications) A team of internationally recognized feline experts including veterinarians and feline scientists were invited by the International Society of Feline Medicine and the American Association of Feline Practitioners to compile guidelines for veterinarians, owners and those working with cats on how to meet the environmental needs of the domestic cat.
MIT and UC Berkeley launch energy-efficiency research project
(University of California - Berkeley Haas School of Business) Researchers at MIT and UC Berkeley announce "The E2e Project," a new interdisciplinary research project that aims to evaluate and improve energy-efficiency policies and technologies. Its goal is to support and conduct rigorous and objective research, communicate the results and give decision-makers the real-world analysis they need to make smart choices.
Research shows moves to ban pay-to-delay deals are justified
(University of East Anglia) Controversial deals that delay generic versions of drugs coming onto the market can lead to consumers paying significantly more for some treatments, according to new research by an academic from the University of East Anglia.
(Centre for Addiction and Mental Health) The Centre for Addiction and Mental Health has released a summary report outlining policy strategies to reduce the harms related to alcohol, with a focus on the province of Ontario, Canada.
Sexual minority youth need specialized treatment from therapists
(University of Missouri-Columbia) Despite advances in civil rights, sexual minority youth are still at greater risk for suicide than their heterosexual peers, according to the Suicide Prevention Resource Center. A University of Missouri psychology graduate student recently published recommendation to improve psychologists' treatment of sexual minority youth, which could help improve psychological functioning and reduce depression and suicide rates.
Gel or whitening? Consumer choice and product organization
(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers choose lower-priced products and are more satisfied with their purchase when products are organized by benefits instead of features, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Why do appetizers matter more when you're dining out with friends?
(University of Chicago Press Journals) First impressions of experiences have a greater impact when consumers share the experience with others, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
The geometry of persuasion: How do seating layouts influence consumers?
(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers seated in circular arrangements feel a greater need to belong than those seated in angular layouts, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Free perks and upgrades: Could they actually embarrass consumers?
(University of Chicago Press Journals) Consumers may not enjoy receiving free perks or upgrades in public, according to a new study in the Journal of Consumer Research.
Hard to make us personally or financially responsible for our health
(University of Copenhagen) Free and equal access to medical treatment has been a staple of the Danish welfare state, but more and more Danes express the view that people treated for lifestyle diseases should pay for their own treatment. The logic behind this view is, however, dubious, says PhD Martin Marchman Andersen from the University of Copenhagen. In a new thesis, he demonstrates how difficult it is to defend the claim that people are responsible for their health.
Feline behavior experts release guidelines to improve the welfare of cats
(SAGE Publications) A team of internationally recognized feline experts including veterinarians and feline scientists were invited by the International Society of Feline Medicine and the American Association of Feline Practitioners to compile guidelines for veterinarians, owners and those working with cats on how to meet the environmental needs of the domestic cat.
MIT and UC Berkeley launch energy-efficiency research project
(University of California - Berkeley Haas School of Business) Researchers at MIT and UC Berkeley announce "The E2e Project," a new interdisciplinary research project that aims to evaluate and improve energy-efficiency policies and technologies. Its goal is to support and conduct rigorous and objective research, communicate the results and give decision-makers the real-world analysis they need to make smart choices.
Research shows moves to ban pay-to-delay deals are justified
(University of East Anglia) Controversial deals that delay generic versions of drugs coming onto the market can lead to consumers paying significantly more for some treatments, according to new research by an academic from the University of East Anglia.
Monetize your site
