University of Texas at Austin
Husband-wife team set out to improve breast cancer exams
One in eight women in the United States will develop breast cancer over the course of her lifetime.
Cancer
Jun 20, 2012 |
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Comptroller to lead center's task force to prevent child identity theft
The Center for Identity at The University of Texas at Austin has launched a new Child Identity Protection Task Force, which will be led by Texas Comptroller Susan Combs.
Health
May 01, 2012 |
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New ability to regrow blood vessels holds promise for treatment of heart disease
(Medical Xpress) -- University of Texas at Austin researchers have demonstrated a new and more effective method for regrowing blood vessels in the heart and limbs — a research advancement that could have ...
Medical research
Feb 13, 2012 |
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Methamphetamine use increasing again, researchers find
(Medical Xpress) -- Use of methamphetamines is on the rise nationally after a decrease a few years ago, according to university researchers.
Health
Jan 25, 2012 |
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Study shows persistence pays off in the mating game
(Medical Xpress) -- A new study co-authored by a University of Texas at Austin psychology professor suggests that self-deception may help men succeed in the mating game, while women will benefit more from effective communication.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Dec 23, 2011 |
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Parkinsonian worms may hold the key to identifying drugs for Parkinson's disease
Researchers at The University of Texas at Austin have devised a simple test, using dopamine-deficient worms, for identifying drugs that may help people with Parkinson's disease.
Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Nov 10, 2011 |
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Being smart is already part of your mental toolbox, psychologist says
(Medical Xpress) -- Intelligence and smart thinking are not the same, according to University of Texas at Austin psychologist Art Markman, who studies how best to apply knowledge for smarter thinking at work and home.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 09, 2011 |
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Memory-enhancing drug may improve exposure therapy for PTSD patients
A memory-enhancing drug may improve the speed and effectiveness of prolonged exposure therapy for post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) patients, according to a new pilot study by psychologists at The University of Texas ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 03, 2011 |
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Study links pollutants to a 450 percent increase in risk of birth defects
Pesticides and pollutants are related to an alarming 450 percent increase in the risk of spina bifida and anencephaly in rural China, according to scientists at The University of Texas at Austin and Peking ...
Health
Oct 19, 2011 |
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Reversing aging
Technology developed by researchers at The University of Texas at Austin could significantly reduce the time and cost to finding a cure for Alzheimer's disease and help answer one of the greatest biological questions: why ...
Medical research
Oct 17, 2011 |
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Chagas disease may be a threat in South Texas, says researcher
Chagas disease, a tropical parasitic disease that can lead to life-threatening heart and digestive disorders, may be more widespread in Texas than previously thought, according to research from The University ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Oct 06, 2011 |
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Self-reported cognitive difficulties may indicate early signs of cerebrovascular disease, research shows
Middle-aged adults at risk for cardiovascular disease (CVD) can perceive and complain about related cognitive difficulties long before standard neuropsychological screening tools detect any problems, according to a recent ...
Cardiology
Oct 06, 2011 |
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Sex-segregated schooling ineffective and increases gender stereotyping, experts warn
Sex-segregated schooling is not superior to coeducational schooling and carries the risk of exaggerating sexism and gender stereotyping, according to a new report co-authored by a University of Texas at Austin psychologist.
Psychology & Psychiatry
Oct 05, 2011 |
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Trappings of parenthood leads to long-term weight gain, new study shows
Parenthood accelerates weight gain over the life course according to a new study from The University of Texas at Austin.
Health
Sep 23, 2011 |
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Older adults make smarter decisions that lead to long-term gains, study shows
Many people believe getting older means losing a mental edge, leading to poor decision-making, but a new study from psychologists at The University of Texas at Austin and Texas A&M University suggests older adults are far ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Sep 21, 2011 |
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