People watch other people shake boxes for science: Here's why When researchers asked hundreds of people to watch other people shake boxes, it took just seconds for almost all of them to figure out what the shaking was for. Nov 20, 2023 0 50
Poor work performance among Japanese employees strongly associated with insufficient sleep In Japan, the decline in productivity has become a major social issue as the working-age population is decreasing owing to a lower birthrate and an increase in aging population. Therefore, companies are focusing on "health ... Nov 20, 2023 0 39
Study reveals bias in AI tools when diagnosing women's health issue Machine learning algorithms designed to diagnose a common infection that affects women showed a diagnostic bias among ethnic groups, University of Florida researchers found. Nov 20, 2023 0 36
Uncertainty around DACA program leads to psychological stress for recipients After former President Donald Trump announced the end of the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program in 2017, beneficiaries of it experienced significantly higher levels of distress and post-traumatic stress ... Nov 20, 2023 0 36
Study finds high school students no more likely to use marijuana after legalization High schoolers who perceive that their parents, siblings or friends use marijuana were much more likely to use marijuana themselves—but no more so after cannabis was legalized in the commonwealth in 2016, according to University ... Nov 20, 2023 0 93
New Alzheimer's drug shines light on need for assessments to head off 'a tsunami of cognitive afflictions' Two stories dominated Alzheimer's news this year: The FDA's approval of Leqembi, the first drug to slow progression of the disease, and a surprising study showing that mild cognitive impairment is wildly underdiagnosed. Nov 20, 2023 0 40
Commotio cordis is real and awareness can save lives, experts say A new case report appearing in Heart Rhythm Case Reports, details the commotio cordis event experienced by a Romanian basketball player that resulted in cardiac arrest. The case is unique because it is validated and documented ... Nov 20, 2023 0 68
Gambling addiction may increase the risk of long-term sick leave Gambling addiction can increase the risk of long-term sick leave for several years, according to a new study published in Psychological Medicine, titled "The risk and development of work disability among individuals with ... Nov 20, 2023 0 37
Gene linked to persistent stuttering into adulthood uncovered A new study led by University of Melbourne researchers has discovered a link between a new gene pathway and structural brain anomalies in some people who stutter into adulthood, opening up promising research avenues to enhance ... Nov 20, 2023 0 81
Debunking the top myths about lung cancer screening Lung cancer is the leading cause of cancer deaths in the U.S., claiming more lives than prostate cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer combined. However, it can be a curable disease if detected early through screening, ... Nov 20, 2023 0 40