For new moms who rent, housing hardship and mental health are linked Becoming a parent comes with lots of bills. For new mothers, being able to afford the rent may help stave off postpartum depression. Mar 7, 2024 0 0
Predicting loneliness through online digital footprints User data from Google, YouTube, and other online platforms can be used to predict, prevent, and even mitigate loneliness, potentially lowering the risk of suicide for at-risk individuals, according to a Rutgers study. Mar 7, 2024 0 0
An aspirin a day? Poll of older adults suggests some who take it may be following outdated advice One in four older adults take aspirin at least three times a week, mostly in hopes of preventing heart attacks and strokes, a new poll shows. Mar 7, 2024 0 17
How the brain coordinates speaking and breathing MIT researchers have discovered a brain circuit that drives vocalization and ensures that you talk only when you breathe out, and stop talking when you breathe in. Mar 7, 2024 0 37
Shape-shifting ultrasound stickers detect post-surgical complications Researchers led by Northwestern University and Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have developed a new, first-of-its-kind sticker that enables clinicians to monitor the health of patients' organs and deep ... Mar 7, 2024 0 9
Cuts in social spending in European nations are psychologically damaging, finds report There are substantial psychological gains from having a strong welfare state, finds new research done jointly by the University of Warwick and City University. Social spending acts to reduce citizens' worries about the future. Mar 7, 2024 1 6
1 in 8 voters cite abortion as most important issue: Poll Abortion rights will play a pivotal role in determining how people will vote in the 2024 election, a new KFF poll has found. Mar 7, 2024 0 0
Developing personalized musculoskeletal models that reflect the diversity of body types People do not always move optimally, which can lead to physical complaints. This can have many causes, from a cruciate ligament injury in the knee to mobility problems after a stroke. Musculoskeletal models could be used ... Mar 7, 2024 0 0
Possible tumor marker found for the development of hepatocellular carcinoma A research team at the MHH is comparing changes in natural killer cells of the innate immune defense system in chronic hepatitis C sufferers as a risk factor for the later development of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). Mar 7, 2024 0 0
Racial disparities seen for locally advanced rectal cancer outcomes Treatment outcomes for locally advanced rectal cancer (LARC) are less favorable for Hispanic and non-Hispanic Black patients versus non-Hispanic White patients, according to a study published online Feb. 29 in JAMA Network ... Mar 7, 2024 0 0