Psychology & Psychiatry
Changing partners doesn't change relationship dynamics, study shows
Think your new romance will be much different from your last one? According to new University of Alberta research, it's not likely.
Aug 27, 2019
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Addiction
How long does cannabis impairment last? Researchers are starting to find out
If rules about cannabis consumption for Canadian police are any measure, we know precious little about how long cannabis impairment lasts. The wait time for police to show up for work after consumption ranges anywhere from ...
Oct 18, 2018
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Neuroscience
New research may have discovered how memories are encoded in our brains
University of Alberta led research may have discovered how memories are encoded in our brains.
Mar 19, 2012
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Neuroscience
Micro implants could restore standing and walking
When Vivian Mushahwar first applied to grad school, she wrote about her idea to fix paralysis by rewiring the spinal cord.
Dec 3, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Selfies the 'perfect tool' for narcissists, says researcher
When you're feeling down, does your mood improve after posting selfies online?
Oct 21, 2019
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Overweight & Obesity
How obesity discrimination is just as common as racism
Ever notice how the proverbial "bad guy" in children's cartoons and movies tends to be a larger size? Or how popular TV shows tend to portray fat people as comedic, lonely or freaks?
Sep 13, 2018
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Health
Herbal shisha a potential health hazard, study says
(Medical Xpress)—Just because something is marketed as herbal doesn't make it healthy—especially when it comes to smoking shisha, which can contain toxic metals, tar and other carcinogenic compounds sometimes on par with ...
Nov 11, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New evidence shows cancer is not as heritable as once thought
While cancer is a genetic disease, the genetic component is just one piece of the puzzle—and researchers need to consider environmental and metabolic factors as well, according to a research review by a leading expert at ...
Apr 21, 2022
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Eating fruit during pregnancy boosts babies' brain development, new study confirms
A follow-up to a University of Alberta study done in 2016 confirms that pregnant women who eat more fruit during pregnancy may be giving their babies' cognitive development a boost.
Feb 28, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 contact tracing reveals ethical tradeoffs between public health and privacy
As scenes of how COVID-19 was overwhelming the Italian health-care system were shown on newscasts, they were juxtaposed with images of young people, seemingly oblivious to the pandemic, enjoying spring break in Florida. As ...
May 13, 2020
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