Health
Cycling is safer with more cyclists on the road, but injuries are on the rise, study finds
Head and facial injuries from cycling have remained steady over the past 10 years according to a Rutgers-led study.
Oct 29, 2019
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Medications
Drug used for sleep disorders is linked to higher risk of overdose in teens, young adults
Teens and young adults who are treated for sleep disorders with benzodiazepines such as Xanax—a medication commonly prescribed to treat anxiety and insomnia—may be at a higher risk of overdose, according to Rutgers University ...
Nov 23, 2022
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Addiction
Smartphone sensor data has potential to detect cannabis intoxication
A smartphone sensor, much like what is used in GPS systems, might be a way to determine whether or not someone is intoxicated after consuming marijuana, according to a new study by the Rutgers Institute for Health, Health ...
Sep 26, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New insights on the significance of willpower to self-control
In Greek mythology, the story of Odysseus and the Sirens illustrates a paradigmatic example of self-control.
Aug 10, 2022
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Health
Poisonous mushrooms pose danger as more people forage for locally grown food, experts say
While walking in the field behind her Lambertville home, Lauren Johnson became enchanted by a bright-orange and yellow mushroom growing on the side of a tree. Johnson, who often forages with her husband, believed her find ...
Sep 26, 2013
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Immunology
New study identifies potential treatment for inflammatory bowel disease
Researchers at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have identified immune cells in the intestine that are needed to prevent inflammatory bowel disease (IBD), colitis and Crohn's disease, which affect 3 million people ...
May 10, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Online yoga reduces stress, improves well-being
In this age of remote work, virtual meetings, and telemedicine visits, add yoga to the list of things you can do effectively without leaving home.
Jun 22, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Need a mental break? Avoid your cellphone, researchers say
Using a cellphone to take a break during mentally challenging tasks does not allow the brain to recharge effectively and may result in poorer performance, Rutgers researchers found.
Aug 19, 2019
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Symptoms of Parkinson's disease linked to fungus
(Medical Xpress)—Scientists at Rutgers and Emory universities have discovered that a compound often emitted by mold may be linked to symptoms of Parkinson's disease.
Nov 11, 2013
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Discovery could help slow down progression of Parkinson's disease
A collaboration between scientists at Rutgers University and Scripps Research led to the discovery of a small molecule that may slow down or stop the progression of Parkinson's disease.
Jan 28, 2020
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