How the sounds we hear help us predict how things feel Researchers at the University of East Anglia have made an important discovery about the way our brains process the sensations of sound and touch. Aug 23, 2022 0 120
Deep learning algorithm may streamline lung cancer radiotherapy treatment Lung cancer, the most common cancer worldwide, is targeted with radiation therapy (RT) in nearly one-half of cases. RT planning is a manual, resource-intensive process that can take days to weeks to complete, and even highly ... Aug 23, 2022 0 52
Gene therapy for completely color blind children partly restores cone function Gene therapy has partly restored the function of the retina's cone receptors in two children who were born completely color blind, reports a new study led by University College London (UCL) researchers. Aug 23, 2022 2 2081
Study examines distorted time perception during pandemic The passage of time was altered for many people during the COVID-19 pandemic, ranging from difficulty in keeping track of days of the week to feeling that the hours themselves rushed by or slowed down. In prior work, these ... Aug 23, 2022 0 57
Beware of cannabis brownies, candies and other treats that appeal to kids They may look like familiar supermarket treats such as gummy bears, brownies and cookies. But make no mistake: Edible cannabis products are not for kids. Aug 23, 2022 0 10
How new motion-sensing technology may help standardize back-pain care Digital health systems can tell clinicians when someone's heart-disease risk calls for a drug to lower cholesterol or whether insulin shots are warranted for a person with type 2 diabetes. Aug 23, 2022 0 42
Study finds wireless sock monitors reduce rate of patient falls in hospital setting Research led by nurses at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has found that a new wireless sock monitoring system reduced fall rates among "fall-risk" patients hospitalized at Ohio State's Brain and Spine Hospital. ... Aug 23, 2022 0 54
Take advantage of at-home workouts If you work from home, are on a time crunch, or you just don't enjoy the gym, exercising at home will allow you to break a sweat effectively. Find workouts that challenge you based on your fitness level and incorporate them ... Aug 23, 2022 0 20
Study identifies social media strategies to educate young adults on vaccine effectiveness and accessibility Public health researchers from the University of California, Irvine identified several social media messaging strategies to educate young adults and their parents about evidence-based interventions around the human papillomaviruses ... Aug 23, 2022 0 4
Pfizer COVID shots appear 73% effective in children under 5 Pfizer's COVID-19 vaccine was 73% effective in protecting children younger than 5 as omicron spread in the spring, the company announced Tuesday. Aug 23, 2022 0 14
