Archive: 29/03/2021

Differences in herpes virus symptoms may relate to variations in strain gene expression

Why do some people with cold sores around their lips experience painful lesions, while others have no symptoms at all, yet still spread the virus? A new study conducted at Penn State finds that these differences could be ...

Mar 29, 2021

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Can giving up masturbation really boost men's testosterone levels? An expert's view

Nofap is a growing online movement devoted to giving up masturbation and even sex for extended periods—typically around 90 days. Starting as a spin-off from a 2011 thread on Reddit, the organization NoFap.com describes ...

Mar 29, 2021

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A visit to 'Dr. Google' makes patients better at diagnosis

Medical professionals often advise patients not to search the Internet for their symptoms before coming into the clinic, yet many people turn to "Dr. Google" when feeling sick. Concerns about "cyberchondria"—or increased ...

Mar 29, 2021

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Low parental socioeconomic status during pregnancy alters early fetal brain development

Maternal socioeconomic status impacts babies even before birth, emphasizing the need for policy interventions to support the wellbeing of pregnant women, according to newly published research from Children's National Hospital.

Mar 29, 2021

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WIC Nutrition Program increased enrollment shifting from paper vouchers to electronic

The U.S. government's Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children, usually abbreviated as WIC, saw a jump in enrollment of nearly 8 percent in states that implemented a federally mandated switch ...

Mar 29, 2021

Autism rates have increased and show differences in ethnic minorities

Around one in 57 (1.76%) children in the UK is on the autistic spectrum, significantly higher than previously reported, according to a study of more than 7 million children carried out by researchers from the University of ...

Mar 29, 2021

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Younger age of first drug use associated with faster development of substance use disorder

A new study shows that in the time after first trying cannabis or first misusing prescription drugs, the percentages of young people who develop the corresponding substance use disorder are higher among adolescents (ages ...

Mar 29, 2021

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Uprooting cancer: Hydrogel rapidly reverts cancer cells back to cancer stem cells

A hydrogel developed at Hokkaido University successfully reverted cancer cells back to cancer stem cells within 24 hours in six different human cancer types. This could lead to the development of anti-cancer stem cell drugs ...

Mar 29, 2021

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Spring activity can sometimes bring stress fractures

If you're getting back into walking, running or outdoor sports this spring after months on the couch, you could be at risk for a common injury known as a stress fracture.

Mar 29, 2021

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We studied depression messages on YouTube videos and found dangerous and stigmatizing stereotypes prevail

Rates of depression have tripled in the U.S. since the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic, and most recent estimates suggest these numbers remain elevated compared with pre-pandemic rates of mental health problems.

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