Medical research
Tick saliva drug could ease chronic pain and itching in people
A protein found in tick saliva could be turned into a drug that eases itching and chronic pain in people.
Mar 8, 2022
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Durham University
Psychology & Psychiatry
Study using a new interactive interface shows how music listeners think different emotions sound as music
New research conducted by experts from Durham University's Department of Music found that people are able to convey particular emotions through music by changing certain elements of the musical tune.
Feb 1, 2022
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Sports medicine & Kinesiology
Repeated concussions in professional rugby players associated with poor mental health post retirement
Former professional rugby players are more likely to show signs of depression, anxiety and irritability compared to amateur rugby players and non-contact athletes, according to new research led by Durham University.
Nov 24, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New simulation model helps with COVID-19 planning in world's largest refugee settlement
Academics and data scientists from Durham University and UN Global Pulse (UNGP) have developed an agent-based model to simulate the spread of COVID-19 in the Cox's Bazar refugee settlement in Bangladesh.
Oct 28, 2021
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Infrared light therapy might aid dementia patients
Infrared light therapy might have the potential to help people living with dementia, according to researchers.
Oct 19, 2021
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Other
Pioneering research of first published African American doctor revealed
New evidence has emerged of the first known paper to be published in a British Medical Journal by an African American.
Oct 12, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Playing with thin dolls may affect young girls' body image
Playing with ultra-thin dolls could make young girls want a thinner body, according to new research published today.
Mar 11, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Children cannot ignore what they hear when detecting emotions
Children determine emotion by what they hear, rather than what they see, according to new research.
Jan 26, 2021
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Health
E-cigarettes might not be safe alternative in reducing harm to babies
E-cigarettes might not be a safer alternative to smoking during pregnancy, according to the first known study into the effects of prenatal nicotine exposure on babies.
Oct 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Watching TV makes us prefer thinner women
The more TV we watch the more we prefer thinner female bodies, according to a new comprehensive study on body image.
Dec 19, 2019
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