Brazil during the 1918 flu epidemic While the impact of the 1918 Spanish flu on the developed world has been extensively researched, a lot less is known about its health effects on the Global South. Jun 11, 2020 0 1
Virtual connections shown to combat loneliness Positive virtual contact with neighbors is a key antidote to feeling lonely, according to new research. Jun 11, 2020 0 31
Treating mental health in the time of coronavirus When Peter Tuerk began his new role as director of the Sheila C. Johnson Center for Clinical Services in 2018, integrating data and technology into the center's clinical training and services was a core part of his vision. Jun 11, 2020 0 3
Elite gamers share mental toughness with top athletes, study finds High-performing esports professionals may require the same mental stamina it takes to be a top Olympian, according to latest Queensland University of Technology research. Jun 11, 2020 0 18
Little-studied immune cell may be key to activating energy-burning 'beige fat' Immune cells called eosinophils could be an essential part of the process that activates "beige fat," a study in mice published this week in Nature Communications shows. Jun 11, 2020 0 64
Scientists reveal involvement of dorsal periacqueductal gray in aversive conditioning The dorsal periacqueductal gray (dPAG) is involved in controlling emotional behavior by coordinating defensive behavior. It is linked to pathologies such as post-traumatic disorder (PTSD). However, its role in the formation ... Jun 11, 2020 0 21
Moral reflection can be seen in brain activity and eye movements Social neuroscience researchers investigated the effects of similarity by showing subjects the film "My Sister's Keeper" and asking them to watch the film from either the perspective of the donor sister or the sick sister. ... Jun 11, 2020 0 25
My baby has 'tongue-tie'—Should I be worried? Congratulations on your new bundle of joy! Is it joyful? What if your baby cries, fusses and isn't feeding well? Perhaps you've tried breast and bottle-feeding without success. Jun 11, 2020 0 4
Social media messages influence parents about HPV Social media keeps us connected to one another, but it also influences our beliefs. Now, a new study from the University of Missouri finds that social media use can lead parents to incorrectly believe the human papillomavirus ... Jun 11, 2020 0 2
Helicobacter infections hit Bhutan's happiness Over 66% of Bhutan's population may be harbouring Helicobacter pylori bacteria, which is responsible for ulcers of the gastro-intestinal tract that, left untreated, may lead to cancer, a new study suggests. Jun 11, 2020 1 513
