A new study by researchers at the University of British Columbia and the University of Victoria has shown that common levels of traffic pollution can impair human brain function in only a matter of hours.
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New research has found that toxic contaminants in fires are directly linked to increased rates of cancer and mental health issues among firefighters.
Jan 10, 2023
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A new research paper by Northeastern professor Iris Berent demonstrates that the idea that the mind and body are separate and distinct rises naturally in people who are neurotypical and is not just the result of culture or ...
Dec 8, 2022
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Perception generally feels effortless. If you hear a bird chirping and look out the window, it hardly feels like your brain has done anything at all when you recognize that chirping critter on your windowsill as a bird.
Dec 7, 2022
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Adults who frequently worry about being rejected or abandoned by those closest to them are more prone to having false memories when they can see who is conveying the information, a new study suggests.
Nov 15, 2022
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Using human brain organoids, an international team of researchers, led by scientists at University of California San Diego School of Medicine and Sanford Consortium, has shown how the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes COVID-19 ...
Nov 3, 2022
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The tablet form of the stress hormone cortisol could accelerate the process of forgetting intrusive memories, when given immediately after a traumatic event, finds a new study by UCL researchers.
Oct 24, 2022
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A new study published in Diabetologia finds that feelings of loneliness are linked to a significantly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes (T2D).
Sep 28, 2022
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Stress has been linked to all sorts of serious health issues, from insomnia to high blood pressure, obesity and even heart disease. But it's generally acknowledged that some stress can also be helpful, like when someone's ...
Sep 27, 2022
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Children have a secret power that helps them avoid a "learning trap" that adults may sometimes fall into: Kids just can't focus their attention.
Sep 26, 2022
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