US hospitals turn to gig platforms on nurse shortage When Jessica Martinez moved away from home in 2020, a temporary contract brought her to New Jersey as a nurse on the frontlines of the pandemic. But her earnings slipped as COVID-19 faded. Nov 8, 2023 0 4
Does being a caregiver affect older women's longevity? In an analysis published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society that included older US women, caregiving was associated with a lower risk of death over an average follow-up of 17.5 years. Nov 8, 2023 0 3
Does cannabis use affect empathy? In a study published in the Journal of Neuroscience Research, psychological assessments indicated that people who regularly use cannabis, or marijuana, tend to have a greater understanding of the emotions of others. Nov 8, 2023 0 0
Do allergic conditions increase the risk of developing long COVID after SARS-CoV-2 infection? In an analysis of published prospective studies of people of all ages with confirmed SARS-CoV-2 infection who were followed for at least 12 months, pre-existing allergic conditions were linked to higher risks of experiencing ... Nov 8, 2023 0 1
Are some children genetically predisposed to poor sleep? Previous research has identified genetic variants associated with insomnia and sleep duration in adults. Now a study published in the Journal of Child Psychology and Psychiatry has found that these variants also likely affect ... Nov 8, 2023 0 0
Rapid high-dose buprenorphine treatment strategy found to reduce opioid withdrawal in individuals using fentanyl Buprenorphine is a medication approved for pain and opioid dependence. New findings published in The American Journal on Addictions indicate that a transmucosal dose (which dissolves in the mouth) of buprenorphine followed ... Nov 8, 2023 0 0
Computer models fill critical knowledge gaps to help reduce cancer disparities and advance health equity Reducing health disparities in incidence and mortality for major types of cancers can be aided by sophisticated computer modeling efforts, according to new, wide-ranging perspectives from researchers at Georgetown University's ... Nov 8, 2023 0 20
Young children drinking daily caffeinated soda found more likely to try alcohol within a year The trend among younger children to frequently drink caffeinated soda may indicate higher risk of alcohol consumption in the future, new research suggests. Nov 8, 2023 0 10