Older people in England are happier now than before the COVID pandemic, national study suggests Older people have greater general happiness, life satisfaction and sense of purpose than they did before the COVID-19 pandemic. Feb 11, 2025 0 0
Natural killer cells offer hope for hard-to-treat pediatric sarcomas University of Queensland research using natural killer cells may lead to the first new treatment for a devastating childhood cancer in 40 years. Associate Professor Fernando Guimaraes, a Principal Research Fellow from UQ's ... Feb 11, 2025 0 1
Social chatbots can effectively alleviate loneliness and social anxiety A recent study has found that social chatbots, an interactive form of artificial intelligence (AI), are effective in alleviating feelings of loneliness and social anxiety in university students. The study is published in ... Feb 11, 2025 0 0
Second-hand smoke exposure during childhood leaves its mark on children's DNA Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. These epigenetic changes could influence the development of diseases in ... Feb 11, 2025 0 3
Q&A: Professor discusses using light to 'hear' viruses Elad Harel is used to shining a light on the mysteries of the natural world. Working at the cutting-edge of ultrafast spectroscopy—the application of short laser pulses to analyze the dynamics of molecules—the Michigan ... Feb 11, 2025 0 0
Lab-based study sheds light on the causes of fevers of unknown origin in sub-Saharan Africa A new retrospective, laboratory-based observational study provides detailed insights into the causes of fevers of unknown origin in sub-Saharan Africa. Together with scientists from Guinea and Slovakia, researchers from the ... Feb 11, 2025 0 10
The importance of measuring well-being in mental health research A new study published in Nature Mental Health underscores the critical role of assessing well-being in clinical research and treatment. Feb 11, 2025 0 0
CDC tracks another norovirus outbreak on Florida-based cruise ship Nearly 120 people on board a cruise ship that departed from Florida this month have become ill with norovirus, according to a report from the Centers for Disease Control. Feb 11, 2025 0 0
Short-course radiation matches standard therapy for endometrial cancer In a randomized clinical trial, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have found that short-course, higher-dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer had similar effectiveness ... Feb 11, 2025 0 0
Delayed autism diagnoses found in two groups of children—researchers explain why Ben-Gurion University of the Negev psychology researchers have found two groups of children who received delayed autism diagnoses. The earlier children are diagnosed—ideally in the first two to three years of life—the ... Feb 11, 2025 0 1