This week in health news from Scott LaFee of the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute
May 21, 2024 Is the idiomatic suggestion that it’s best to “rip off a Band-Aid” actually good advice? Is one quick 'OUCH!' better than a series of smaller 'ows'? Researchers in Australia recruited 65 students to determine which bandage removal approach was less painful: quick or slow. Using an 11-point pain scale , the students who yanked off their bandages quickly reported an average 0.02 pain score. For those who peeled off their bandages slowly , the average score was 1.58.
Heaven help you if you suffer the condition and find yourself in Scotland at night. This week in 1747, an experiment to remedy scurvy among sailors was conducted by British ship's surgeon James Lind on the HMS Salisbury. He regulated the diets of the sailors, and especially included lemons and oranges. Positive results quickly showed that scurvy, and the huge numbers of related sailor deaths, could be easily remedied by providing sufficient dietary intake of vitamin C.
United States Latest News, United States Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Lots that fit one home could soon be split up to fit six in AustinAustin city leaders are getting ready to approve more rule changes to address housing density and affordability. They'll vote on Phase 2 of the HOME initiative.
Read more »
Biden Denounces Antisemitism in Holocaust Remembrance SpeechSee multiple perspectives from Reuters, Fox News (Online News), and ABC News (Online) at AllSides.com.
Read more »
All the News That's Fit: Achy-breaky hearts, cell phone FOMO and top addictionsThis week in health news from Scott LaFee of the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute
Read more »
Rams News: Free Agent All-Pro Offensive Vet Considered Best Fit for LAA pundit thinks this free agent All-Pro offensive tackle could be the best fit for the Los Angeles Rams.
Read more »
All the News That's Fit: Sneeze guards, fitness tests and flu factsThis week in health news from Scott LaFee of the Sanford Burnham Prebys research institute
Read more »
Seahawks News 5/11: How will Tyrice Knight fit into the ‘Hawks new D?Read!
Read more »