Vitiligo: Loss of skin's pigment-producing cells could be related to basement membrane disruption Skin pigmentation disorders affect people across the world. One of them, vitiligo, is said to have a worldwide incidence of 1–2%. What causes the loss of pigmentation in vitiligo has long been unclear, but an Osaka Metropolitan ... Sep 9, 2024 0 0
Study: Long-term exposure to air pollution, lack of green space increase hospitalization risk for respiratory conditions Long-term exposure to air pollution and a lack of access to green spaces increase the risk of hospitalization for respiratory conditions, according to a study presented at the European Respiratory Society (ERS) Congress in ... Sep 9, 2024 0 0
Understanding athletes with lymphoma One July evening, Allison Rosenthal, D.O., received a flurry of texts with exclamations like, "Yo, my doctor friend is famous!" Sep 9, 2024 0 0
Prepared for pain? The impact of the nocebo effect on people with chronic pain People who have negative expectations about a treatment actually experience more pain. Merve Karacaoglu discovered in her Ph.D. research that anxious and pessimistic individuals are particularly susceptible to this nocebo ... Sep 9, 2024 0 0
Preventing suicide through awareness and intervention Suicide affects people from all walks of life, cultures and socioeconomic statuses. Suicide rates increased by 36% from 2000 to 2022. Suicide is the second leading cause of death for people 10 to 14 and 25 to 34. Sep 9, 2024 0 1
'Out-of-body' research could lead to new ways to promote social harmony Out-of-body experiences, such as near-death experiences, can have a "transformative" effect on people's ability to experience empathy and connect with others, a scientific paper from University of Virginia School of Medicine ... Sep 9, 2024 0 28
Study provides new insights into sleep and mental health of athletes From experiencing career-ending injuries to facing a barrage of criticism on social media, the 2024 Olympics have highlighted once again the physical and mental toll that can weigh heavily on men and women in sport. Sep 9, 2024 0 2
Influencers sway smoking and vaping attitudes in young people, says study Young people exposed to social media posts by celebrities and influencers who endorse nicotine products are more susceptible to smoking or vaping, University of Queensland research has found. Sep 9, 2024 0 0
Teens with disposable income most likely to vape Teens who have disposable income, live in a lower-income home or are gender diverse are more likely to use e-cigarettes, according to a new study at the University of Waterloo. Sep 9, 2024 0 0
Georgia school shooting reveals importance of preventing kids from accessing guns in the home, researcher says The Georgia high school shooting that claimed four lives this week shows the risks of keeping guns in the home, says Matt Miller, a Northeastern University professor whose research focuses on firearm violence. Sep 9, 2024 0 0