Medical research
Could an antibody drug help you shed pounds?
An experimental antibody drug that targets one of the body's key metabolism regulators may help obese people lose weight—at least briefly.
Nov 3, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
You're not done with banana bread—a psychologist reveals all
During the first pandemic lockdowns at the start of 2020, social media was flooded with pictures of homemade banana bread as people turned to baking in lieu of socialising. Now with many places reintroducing or anticipating ...
Oct 20, 2020
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Health
Study aims to connect the dots on food access
Researchers know from many previous studies what prevents cash-strapped shoppers in underserved communities from buying more fresh produce. But little is known about which strategies are most likely to reach the people who ...
Sep 18, 2020
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Q&A: Skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking
Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin in cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a face mask while in public, I'm concerned ...
Sep 2, 2020
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Study finds parents can help kids eat healthier by knowing their own sense of self-control
Young children naturally like sugar and salt in food and develop food preferences based on what their parents serve them, but new research suggests that how parents view self-regulation also is a contributing factor.
Aug 7, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Tips for skin protection with excessive hand-washing, masking
Dear Mayo Clinic: Frequent hand-washing and cleaning during the COVID-19 pandemic has made my hands so dry that my skin in cracking. With recommendations for everyone to now wear a face mask while in public, I'm concerned ...
May 28, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Extroverts denied company cope as well as introverts during lockdown
Sociable, outgoing people living alone have coped just as well with lockdown as those who are normally happier in their own company, a new study suggests.
May 13, 2020
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COVID-19: Why it's time to talk about advance directives
Much of the global conversation around the COVID-19 pandemic has revolved around how to prevent the spread of the virus. But along with staying home, maintaining social distance and washing hands, it's important to also be ...
Apr 8, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Women, young and old people are most risk adverse, research finds
Women, the young and older people are most risk averse when it comes to financial risk taking, according to new research from the University of Bristol and Cass Business School.
Oct 30, 2019
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Offering children a variety of vegetables increases acceptance
Although food preferences are largely learned, dislike is the main reason parents stop offering or serving their children foods like vegetables. A new study in the Journal of Nutrition Education and Behavior, published by ...
Sep 9, 2019
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