Health
Realizing the promise of education
Two decades after its initiation, the University of Miami (UM) Linda Ray Intervention Program for substance-exposed babies and toddlers demonstrates long-term success.
Sep 24, 2014
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Health
Are cigarette substitutes a safe alternative? It depends on user habits
Cigarette smoking kills approximately 440,000 Americans each year, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Protection. It's the leading cause of preventable death worldwide. In order to overcome this addiction, many ...
Aug 28, 2014
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Autism spectrum disorders
Early warning sign for babies at risk of autism
Some babies are at risk for autism because they have an older sibling that has the disorder. To find new ways to detect Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) earlier in life, researchers are exploring the subtleties of babies' interactions ...
Jul 24, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The power of making amends: Study reveals how conciliatory gestures promote human forgiveness
It's well known that when a person takes steps to make amends for a wrongdoing, the victim is more inclined to forgive and forget. However, exactly why that happens is less obvious and poorly understood. In a recent study, ...
Jul 14, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Canes Football teams up with University of Miami neuroscientist for 'Cane Brain Project'
The University of Miami Hurricanes football program will partner with UM neuroscientist Dr. Amishi Jha for an innovative research study to investigate how mindfulness training can help football players better cope with the ...
Jun 4, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Vocal fry hurts women in the labor market
A form of speech known as vocal fry that is low in pitch and creaky sounding is increasingly common among young American women. Although previous research has suggested that this manner of speaking is associated with education ...
May 28, 2014
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Oncology & Cancer
Cognitive behavioral or relaxation training helps women reduce distress during breast cancer treatment
Can psychological intervention help women adapt to the stresses of breast cancer? It appears that a brief, five-week psychological intervention can have beneficial effects for women who are dealing with the stresses of breast ...
May 16, 2014
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Health
Are chromium supplements helpful in lowering blood sugar levels?
Approximately 26 percent of the U.S. population has impaired fasting glucose, which is a predisposition for developing type 2 diabetes, and chromium supplementation has been suggested as a method that may help control and ...
Apr 9, 2014
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Medical research
Watching how the brain works
There are more than a trillion cells called neurons that form a labyrinth of connections in our brains. Each of these neurons contains millions of proteins that perform different functions. Exactly how individual proteins ...
Feb 24, 2014
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Mindfulness helps undergraduates stay on track, study shows
Few situations present as much distraction and time pressure as the college experience. In this environment, attention can be elusive and difficult to sustain even when it is attained. This lack of concentration interferes ...
Jan 14, 2014
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