Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds video game playing causes no harm to young children's cognitive abilities
Parents: It might be time to rethink your family's video-gaming rules.
Feb 7, 2023
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University of Houston
Medications
Texans back easing state restrictions on marijuana
Texans overwhelmingly support proposals to ease state restrictions on both the medical and recreational use of marijuana, with 82% supportive of legislation that would legalize marijuana for a wide range of medical treatments.
Feb 3, 2023
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Immunology
Early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis—on your smartphone
A team of researchers at the University of Houston is reporting the success of their new method for the early diagnosis and monitoring of lupus nephritis—at home. If you've taken an at-home COVID-19 or pregnancy test, then ...
Feb 1, 2023
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Medications
New live bacterial product for stubborn superbug improves quality of life
Kevin Garey, a professor of pharmacy practice and translational research at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy, is reporting the first well-controlled study to demonstrate that a microbiome therapeutic, SER-109, ...
Jan 31, 2023
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HIV & AIDS
Collaboration to develop a mobile intervention to help Black American smokers with HIV
HIV remains a critical global public health issue and a significant threat to global health security after having claimed more than 40 million lives, according to the World Health Organization. The stark reality is that one ...
Jan 4, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Examining moral courage in the operating room
Danielle Quintana, certified perioperative nurse and assistant clinical professor at the University of Houston College of Nursing, has conducted the first concept analysis on surgical conscience among perioperative nurses, ...
Dec 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adults' interactions at mealtimes influence children's future relationships with food
Two University of Houston researchers are developing strategies to help parents artfully sidestep showdowns at the family table. The goal is to reign in mealtime angst early in children's lives so they can nurture positive ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Medical research
Cell therapy process for heart regeneration may advance treatment of cardiovascular disease
A researcher at the University of Houston College of Pharmacy is reporting an effective protocol for reprogramming human heart cells into specialized cells that conduct electricity throughout the heart to enable rhythmic ...
Nov 21, 2022
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Addiction
Fentanyl vaccine potential 'game changer' for opioid epidemic
A research team led by the University of Houston has developed a vaccine targeting the dangerous synthetic opioid fentanyl that could block its ability to enter the brain, thus eliminating the drug's "high." The breakthrough ...
Nov 14, 2022
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Health
Power of the pulpit: Study suggests lower mortality rates for Black men 50+ who attend religious services
Faith-based communities have long provided members with life enhancing benefits. Beyond offering messages of hope, churches and other spiritual institutions offer members many support services that enrich lives and strengthen ...
Sep 23, 2022
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