Video: The neuroscience of fencing To make it to the Olympics, elite athletes spend countless hours preparing not only their bodies—but their brains, as well. Jul 29, 2024 0 54
Study finds gamification reduces phone use while driving by 28% If you're trying to keep drivers from picking up their phones, make it a game, according to a new study led by researchers from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania. When drivers could earn points ... Jul 29, 2024 0 97
Researcher develops new score system to better screen and treat HFpEF heart failure patients A novel study co-authored by a heart failure cardiologist at University Hospitals Harrington Heart & Vascular Institute demonstrates the effectiveness of a newly developed scoring system in identifying patients with Heart ... Jul 29, 2024 0 28
Sitting time linked to mortality in adults with diabetes Adults with diabetes who meet the recommended guidelines for physical activity may offset the risk of mortality that is associated with excessive sitting time, according to a new study at Columbia University Mailman School ... Jul 29, 2024 0 26
New model shows cortical implants like Elon Musk's Blindsight are unlikely to 'exceed normal human vision' Elon Musk recently declared on X that Blindsight, a cortical implant to restore vision, would have low resolution at first "but may ultimately exceed normal human vision." Jul 29, 2024 0 45
New drug candidate blocks resistance to cancer therapies A team of researchers at the University of Michigan Health Rogel Cancer Center has designed a molecule that impairs signaling mediated by two key drivers of cancer therapy resistance. The design and preclinical evaluation ... Jul 29, 2024 0 51
From ice baths to osteopaths: unproven therapies at the Olympics The Paris Olympics have been a showcase not only for athletic prowess but also for therapies such as ice baths and osteopathy which have little scientifically proven medical value, according to experts. Jul 29, 2024 0 0
Wildfire smoke may be worse for your brain than other air pollution, study says Wildfire smoke may be worse for brain health than other types of air pollution, according to new research linking it to an increased risk of dementia. Jul 29, 2024 0 1
Researchers find potential therapeutic to counteract mental health effects of cannabis Researchers at Western have found an over-the-counter natural health product may help counteract the negative effects of heavy cannabis use among adolescents aged 12 to 17, including depression, anxiety and diminished motivation ... Jul 29, 2024 0 8
Preclinical study explores approved drug for ovarian cancer An iron-binding drug that is already approved for treatment of other diseases could provide a novel way to attack ovarian tumors, according to a new study led by Weill Cornell Medicine researchers. The preclinical study, ... Jul 29, 2024 0 0
