Should I get the 2022 flu vaccine? And how effective is it? Free influenza (flu) vaccines are now available for eligible groups, subject to local supply arrangements, with health authorities encouraging booking in from mid April. Apr 11, 2022 0 0
Childhood trauma key indicator of suicide ideation in college students New research from the School of Psychology at Trinity College Dublin has shown that cumulative exposure to childhood trauma was a key indicator of suicide ideation among university students. Screening for adverse childhood ... Apr 11, 2022 0 2
Low-dose lithium may slow kidney aging Best known therapeutically as a treatment for bipolar disorder, lithium has long intrigued researchers with its potential age-defying properties. Apr 11, 2022 0 19
New evidence shows blood or plasma donations can reduce the PFAS 'forever chemicals' in our bodies You might have heard of PFAS, a synthetic chemical found in certain legacy firefighting foams, non-stick pans, carpets, clothes and stain- or water-resistant materials and paints. Apr 11, 2022 0 73
Certain personality traits associated with cognitive functioning late in life People who are organized, with high levels of self-discipline, may be less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment as they age, while people who are moody or emotionally unstable are more likely to experience cognitive ... Apr 11, 2022 0 359
Gardener's itchy eye turns out to be maggot larvae infestation A team of doctors at University Hospital of Saint-Etienne in France recently found that the source of an itchy eye reported by a gardener who turned up at their emergency department was due to the presence of maggot larvae ... Apr 11, 2022 report 1 477
A single memory is stored across many connected brain regions A new study by scientists at The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory at MIT provides the most comprehensive and rigorous evidence yet that the mammalian brain stores a single memory across a widely distributed, functionally ... Apr 11, 2022 0 344
COVID-19 led to a rise in loneliness and depression in older adults: report Rates of depression and loneliness have increased among older adults during the COVID-19 pandemic, prompting a need for more coordinated efforts to address the issue going forward, according to a new report on social isolation ... Apr 11, 2022 0 2
Heart issues after COVID-19 uncommon in children and young adults, more research needed Heart complications are uncommon, yet treatable for children and young adults after COVID-19 disease or SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a new scientific statement from the American Heart Association that details what has ... Apr 11, 2022 0 7
'Threatening' faces and beefy bodies do not bias criminal suspect identification, study finds We're all familiar with the classic "look" of a movie bad guy: peering through narrowing eyes with a sinister sneer (like countless James Bond villains, including Christopher Walken's memorable Max Zorin in A View to a Kill) ... Apr 11, 2022 0 40
