Medications
Scientists explore herbal treatment for COVID-19
Could an over-the-counter health "shot" help fight COVID-19? George Mason University researchers think it just might.
Jun 4, 2021
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George Mason University
George Mason University (often referred to as GMU or Mason) is a public university based in unincorporated Fairfax County, Virginia, United States, south of and adjacent to the city of Fairfax. Additional campuses are located nearby in Arlington County, Prince William County, and Loudoun County. The university's motto is Freedom and Learning while its slogan or tagline is Where Innovation Is Tradition. Named after American revolutionary, patriot, and founding father George Mason, the university was founded as a branch of the University of Virginia in 1957 and became an independent institution in 1972. Today, Mason is recognized for its strong programs in economics, law, creative writing, and computer science. In recent years, George Mason faculty have twice won the Nobel Prize in Economics. The university enrolls over 32,500 students, making it the largest university by head count in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
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Oncology & Cancer
New patent paves way for breast cancer prevention
George Mason University researchers have patented a new breast cancer treatment that uses a common malaria drug to stop cancer in its beginning stages.
Nov 20, 2015
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Health
Mixed chemicals in beauty products may harm women's hormones
As we go about our daily lives, we are exposed to many different chemicals that could have negative effects on our hormones. These hormonal changes have been linked to several adverse health outcomes such as breast cancer ...
Sep 13, 2018
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HIV & AIDS
Finding clues to a functional HIV cure
George Mason University's Yuntao Wu is the lead scientist on a research team that has identified a measurable indicator that could prove instrumental in the fight against HIV.
Feb 8, 2019
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Health
Digital device access could promote health for youth in sub-Saharan Africa
Access to mobile technology is extremely common in the United States, so much so that it is hard to imagine daily life without it. More than 86% of Americans report using their smartphone as their primary source of obtaining ...
Apr 5, 2023
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Health
Women's sexual orientation linked to (un)happiness about birth
Unhappiness about a pregnancy or birth has been associated with negative health outcomes for mothers and babies. Yet, unhappiness about a pregnancy or birth has been understudied, particularly among sexual minority (non-heterosexual) ...
Dec 11, 2017
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Health
Four Loko continues to wreak havoc among young drinkers
Supersized alcopops pose unique risks to young drinkers, despite new serving size labels mandated by the Federal Trade Commission. Two new studies led by Dr. Matthew Rossheim at George Mason University's College of Health ...
Oct 8, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New study shows meditating before lecture leads to better grades
(Medical Xpress)—Practicing a little Zen before class can lead to better grades, according to a new experimental study by George Mason University professor Robert Youmans and University of Illinois doctoral student Jared ...
Apr 9, 2013
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Researchers develop social media-based intervention to promote Hepatitis B screening among Korean Americans
Hepatitis B virus (HBV) infection is the leading cause of cirrhosis and primary liver cancer, globally affecting nearly 300 million people. In the United States, Asian Americans account for 7% of the total population, but ...
Feb 4, 2022
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Health
Facebook anti-smoking campaigns that discuss the risks of second-hand smoke to pets receive the most engagement
Currently, 12.5% of U.S. adults smoke cigarettes. At the same time, more than one-third of U.S. adults seek health information online, making social media a potentially powerful platform for anti-tobacco campaigns. However, ...
Apr 6, 2023
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