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Hospitals Hurting Patients 2007-11-29

Posted by clype in Articles of Interest.
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One in 10 patients is harmed while in hospital, new research suggests.

A review of the notes of 1006 patients found between 8 and 10 per cent were harmed because of the “care” they received, and up to around half of the incidents could have been prevented. (more…)

How To Be Attractive to The Opposite Sex 2007-11-07

Posted by clype in Humanities, Science.
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A study of hundreds of volunteers at Stirling and Aberdeen Universities published in the Royal Society’s Proceedings B journal has found that you can alter your attraction to the opposite sex simply by looking straight at them and smiling. (more…)

Top 10 Most Haunted 2007-11-01

Posted by clype in Articles of Interest, Intolerance.
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A stately home in Norfolk has been named The National Trust’s Most Haunted Property.

Blickling Hall is said to be haunted by three spectres including the headless (more…)