People may regret one-night stands, but they don't learn from them A lot of people think regret must be a good thing because it helps you not repeat a mistake, right? Apr 1, 2021 0 2
Virtual reality to help patients speak up Immersive virtual reality (VR) technology could help speech pathologists treat communication disorders, according to University of Queensland research. Apr 1, 2021 0 3
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 0 52
Mask use low when people visit with friends While nearly all Americans use a mask at some point each week, very few consistently wear their mask during many common potentially risky activities. Apr 1, 2021 0 4
New link between high testosterone in men and increased risk of melanoma Melanoma skin cancer is the fifth most common cancer in the UK, with around 16,200 people diagnosed each year. And in the last decade the number of cases in men have increased by almost half (47%). Apr 1, 2021 0 1
Why we need a more precise understanding of vaccine hesitation As COVID-19 vaccinations continue to be distributed, equity is vital to the process. Vaccination availability for individuals from minority groups is an important issue—partly because of longstanding inequitable access ... Apr 1, 2021 0 1
Multilingual people have an advantage over those fluent in only two languages Multilingual people have trained their brains to learn languages, making it easier to acquire more new languages after mastering a second or third. In addition to demystifying the seemingly herculean genius of multilinguals, ... Apr 1, 2021 0 404
R&D gap stymies access to children's medicines Only about six percent of research and development (R&D) projects from 20 leading global pharmaceutical companies target children, despite major gaps in the pediatric medicines pipeline, a report shows. Apr 1, 2021 0 0
African healthcare 'failing to reach vulnerable groups' Less than half the population of Africa are not receiving the health services they need, with vulnerable groups including gay and disabled people left behind, says a report. Apr 1, 2021 0 5
New target identified to develop treatment for abdominal aortic aneurysm An abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) is a bulging of the aorta, the body's main blood vessel, which runs from the heart down through the chest and stomach. Prevalence of AAA in the population is high, up to nearly 13% depending ... Apr 1, 2021 0 16
