Biomedical technology
New tool helps 'tune' cochlear implants to improve hearing
A Chopin or Mozart composition loses its meaning and magic when played on a piano that's out of tune.
May 27, 2021
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University of Western Ontario
Neuroscience
'Sounding it out' not so easy for children with dyslexia
For years, competent and well-educated elementary school teachers and well-intentioned, if exasperated, parents have routinely repeated a mantra to struggling early readers: "Sound it out."
May 21, 2021
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Neuroscience
Neuroscientists show planning ahead is key for controlling movement on and off the court
When Fred VanVleet brings the basketball up the court, the Toronto Raptors guard needs to read the defense and decide his next move while still controlling a continuous flow of movements to keep his dribble alive.
Apr 1, 2021
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Health
How do social media and loss of sleep affect young people's mental health?
We've all done it—scrolled through our phones immediately before bedtime to read the latest news, only to wake up at 3 a.m. feeling anxious about all the things we've read. Then, having trouble falling back to sleep, we ...
Jan 15, 2021
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Vaccination
Ebola 'emergency' vaccines provide ethical blueprint for COVID-19 response
Despite not having safety and efficacy data from the final phase of clinical trials, China and Russia have already started COVID-19 vaccinations and have been widely criticized for prematurely exposing the public to these ...
Nov 6, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Antioxidants in brain linked to improved psychosis treatment
Once patients with psychosis start treatment, some get better in weeks while it can take months for others.
Jun 9, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study: Bilingualism does not make you 'smarter'
Despite numerous social, employment, and lifestyle benefits, speaking more than one language does not improve your general mental ability, according to a new study by Western's Brain and Mind Institute.
Apr 22, 2020
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Medical research
'Cough chamber' shows six feet not far enough
A recent Western-led study says two meters might not be far enough away if someone lets an uncovered cough loose in your direction—meaning sneeze and cough etiquette is more than a simple social nicety, but a key to stopping ...
Apr 15, 2020
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Health
Exercise boosts memory like caffeine
Brisk walks—even as short as 20 minutes—can provide your working memory just as much pep as that morning cup of coffee. In fact, that same recent study showed, that exercise may also reduce the negative effects of caffeine ...
Jan 20, 2020
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Medical research
Research shows real risks associated with cannabis exposure during pregnancy
A new study from researchers at Western University and Queen's University definitively shows that regular exposure to THC, the main psychoactive ingredient in cannabis, during pregnancy has significant impact on placental ...
Jan 17, 2020
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