News by Subject Social & Behavior

York University pain research finds what you say in the first minute after a vaccine can be key in reducing a child's distress.

Dairy producers can benefit from understanding how consumers interpret unfamiliar terms and claims on dairy product labels. In a new study appearing in the Journal of Dairy Science®, scientists from North Carolina State University conducted interviews and surveyed more than 1,200 consumers regarding their knowledge of and attitudes toward dairy processing terms that may appear on product labels.

Survival for a baby born with a birth defect - otherwise known as a congenital anomaly - is a "post-code lottery", according to scientists from 74 countries.

Using a novel imaging approach, researchers discovered that the journey of the egg and the embryo through the fallopian tube is more dynamic and complex than previously thought.

Firms that facilitate social atmospheres effectively are more likely to benefit from enhanced customer experiences, customer loyalty, and the possibility to create iconic sites to which visitors will return time and again.

A new paper in The Economic Journal indicates that the presence of adult entertainment establishments may decrease sex crimes, significantly.

Families who are caring for a relative who is seriously ill and dying at home need more support from healthcare professionals in order to help manage their medication, according to a new study.