Psychology & Psychiatry
When masculinity is threatened, men may pull away
Threats to a man's masculinity could spell danger for the future of his romantic relationships, a new study has revealed.
Oct 14, 2020
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News tagged with threat
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Empowering our neighbours to tackle biological threats
A smartphone app created in Adelaide is helping developing nations swiftly combat biological threats to humans or animals.
Oct 1, 2020
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Neuroscience
The overlap between fear and anxiety brain circuits
Fear and anxiety reflect overlapping brain circuits, according to research recently published in JNeurosci. The findings highlight a need to reevaluate the existing models guiding anxiety research.
Sep 21, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
At least 50 COVID cases in Belgian meat plant
At least 50 employees from a Belgian pork plant have tested positive for the coronavirus, including cross-border workers from France, the local mayor said Thursday.
Aug 6, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New swine flu strain found in China poses threat of pandemic
A team of researchers affiliated with a host of institutions in China and one in the U.S. has found evidence of a new strain of swine flu that poses a possible threat to humans. In their paper published in Proceedings of ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Closer threats inspire a more primitive kind of fear
Your brain handles a perceived threat differently depending on how close it is to you. If it's far away, you engage more problem-solving areas of the brain. But up close, your animal instincts jump into action and there isn't ...
Jun 29, 2020
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Overweight & Obesity
Childhood obesity linked to smoking, air pollution and other environmental factors
Childhood obesity is a health threat that is becoming more and more common worldwide. It increases risk later on for a variety of life-threatening challenges, including type 2 diabetes, cancer, heart disease and even mental ...
Jun 24, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How will dating change after coronavirus? Psychology offers some clues
The dating scene could be a confusing place in world where at least some social distancing seems likely for the foreseeable future. And while many people will have maintained or begun contact with romantic partners online ...
Jun 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
By recreating phobias and panic attacks, neuroscientists aim to improve anxiety therapies
Tracking the brain's reaction to virtual-reality-simulated threats such as falling rocks and an under-researched fear reduction strategy may provide better ways of treating anxiety disorders and preventing relapses.
Jun 15, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
UK extends virus lockdown until at least June 1: PM
Britain's coronavirus lockdown will stay in place until at least June 1, Prime Minister Boris Johnson said on Sunday, as he unveiled cautious plans to lift restrictions imposed seven weeks ago.
May 10, 2020
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