The brain learns faces fastest in person The neural representation of a familiar face strengthens faster when you see someone in person, according to a new study published in JNeurosci. May 24, 2021 0 4
Researcher raises concern about pain treatments for 'long COVID' A Washington University study has found higher incidence of prescription opioid use among recovering COVID-19 patients, suggesting doctors are using the potent painkillers to treat the lingering effects of the virus—and ... May 24, 2021 0 1
One step closer to nasal spray drug delivery for Parkinson's disease Scientists at the University of York have made significant progress in the development of a nasal spray treatment for patients with Parkinson's disease. May 24, 2021 0 18
Mayo Clinic Minute: Think FAST to recognize a stroke Stroke is the No. 5 cause of death and the leading cause of disability in the U.S., according to the American Stroke Association. May is National Stroke Awareness Month. May 24, 2021 0 5
Depression and anxiety linked to lower levels of heart health in young adults Young adults with depression or anxiety may be more likely to have lower levels of cardiovascular health, new research shows. May 24, 2021 0 1
Game on: Game-based program boosts physical activity among diabetes patients By making a game out of getting their daily steps, new research points to the possibility that people with diabetes could be nudged toward increasing their physical activity, with changes lasting for a full year. Since many ... May 24, 2021 0 4
China rejects claim of illness at Wuhan lab in late 2019 China on Monday dismissed as "totally untrue" reports that three researchers in Wuhan went to hospital with an illness shortly before the coronavirus emerged in the city and spread around the globe. May 24, 2021 0 5
A community health worker intervention reduces hospital readmissions A clinical trial pairing community health workers (CHWs) with patients admitted to Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) has found that fewer intervention group participants were readmitted within 30 days than were control ... May 24, 2021 0 2
Study finds women with osteoporosis and low bone density are at increased risk of hearing loss Hearing loss is the third most common chronic health condition in the United States. Previous studies of people with hearing loss have uncovered higher prevalence of osteoporosis—a disease in which the bones become weak ... May 24, 2021 0 4
Young teens should only use recreational internet and video games one hour daily Middle-school aged children who use the internet, social media or video games recreationally for more than an hour each day during the school week have significantly lower grades and test scores, according to a study from ... May 24, 2021 1 25
