Post-stroke memory loss can resolve for some patients Memory loss is a common symptom after a stroke, but there's hope for some that those memories could return. Jul 15, 2022 0 2
'Medical gaslighting': Are you a victim? As a teenager, April Summerford suffered from extremely painful periods that made her suspect something was wrong with her body. Jul 15, 2022 0 52
Radiation exposure greater for interventional echocardiographers During left atrial appendage closure (LAAO) and transcatheter edge-to-edge mitral valve repair (TEER) procedures, interventional echocardiographers are exposed to higher radiation doses than interventional cardiologists, ... Jul 15, 2022 0 0
Acidic activated charcoal prevents weight gain and insulin resistance in high-fat diet mice With the Westernization of eating habits, the proportion of obese people is increasing all over the world. Obesity is an urgent issue because obesity is a risk factor leading to various diseases such as diabetes, fatty liver ... Jul 15, 2022 0 30
Children compensate for lack of concentration through creativity Children have a hard time with concentration tasks, but are often good at discovering hidden "tricks" to make the task easier. Spontaneous strategy changes help them to do this, according to a study on learning behavior in ... Jul 15, 2022 0 171
Neither genetics nor social background is a very good predictor of your body weight There's long been a debate about whether genetics or the environment people are raised in is the biggest cause of obesity. Jul 15, 2022 0 84
Study reveals new mode of triggering immune responses Small proteins, called chemokines, that direct immune cells toward sites of infection can also form DNA-bound nanoparticles that can induce chronic, dysfunctional immune responses, according to a new study by researchers ... Jul 15, 2022 0 127
Mask mandates: Will we only act on public health advice if someone makes us? Back in mid 2020, it was suggested mask use was similar to seat belt wearing in cars. Not everyone wore a seat belt start straight away, but now it's unheard of to get into a car and not put it on. Jul 15, 2022 0 3
First Nations people in rural NSW lived with more anxiety and fear about COVID-19 than non-First Nations people At the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, the federal government's pandemic response struggled to include the country's most minoritized groups, including First Nations people. Jul 15, 2022 0 5
Research and patient services need to reflect that Canadians from diverse communities are living with dementia Recent data from Statistics Canada on our country's demographic shift to an aging population highlights Canada's evolving future. How we respond to these changes will determine our long-term success as a nation, especially ... Jul 15, 2022 0 2
