Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sniffer dogs could detect malaria in people
Dogs could be trained to sniff out malaria in people according to new research aimed at preventing the spread of the deadly disease.
Oct 29, 2018
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Durham University
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New type of bed net could help fight against malaria
A new type of bed net could prevent millions of cases of malaria, according to new research published in The Lancet today.
Aug 11, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why US policies for dyslexia should be scrapped
Many of the current US Federal and State dyslexia laws should be scrapped as they ignore scientific evidence and privilege some poor readers at the expense of huge numbers of others, according to a leading expert in reading ...
Mar 5, 2018
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Psychology & Psychiatry
People who hear voices can detect hidden speech in unusual sounds
People who hear voices that other people can't hear may use unusual skills when their brains process new sounds, according to research led by Durham University and University College London (UCL).
Aug 21, 2017
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Why some songs get stuck in your head
Almost all of us get songs stuck in our heads from time to time but why do certain tunes have the 'stick factor'?
Nov 3, 2016
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Health
World's largest survey about rest and well-being
Over two thirds (68 per cent) of the public would like more rest, according to the world's largest ever survey on the topic.
Sep 29, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Research reveals pain and pleasure of sad music
Sad music can provide enjoyment, comfort or pain to different people, according to new research looking at the effects of melancholy songs on the emotions.
Jun 14, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Wearing red can make you appear angry and dominant
Men who wear red clothes send out a signal that they are angry and aggressive, in much the same way as if their face had reddened, suggests research published today by Durham University in England.
May 12, 2015
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Pediatrics
High-definition scans suggest effects of smoking may be seen in unborn babies
The harmful effects of smoking during pregnancy may be reflected in the facial movements of mothers' unborn babies, new research has suggested.
Mar 23, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Voices in people's heads more complex than previously thought
Voices in people's heads are far more varied and complex than previously thought, according to new research by Durham and Stanford universities, published in The Lancet Psychiatry today.
Mar 10, 2015
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