Psychology & Psychiatry
Fish maze experiment provides new hope for degenerative diseases
A test of fish behavior in a maze has shed light on human degenerative conditions, heralding new hope for treatments.
Aug 4, 2020
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University of Portsmouth
Medications
COVID-19 'price gouging' could be prevented
Excessive pricing or 'price gouging' of essential hygiene and medical products during the current global pandemic could be prevented, claims a new paper from the University of Portsmouth.
Jul 16, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Could sewage monitoring help track COVID-19 hotspots?
Scientists suggest the COVID-19 virus could be tracked through a closer watch on sewage systems worldwide.
Jun 1, 2020
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Health
How much more alcohol are we really drinking?
Whether it's from boredom, stress or anxiety, the sale of alcohol has reportedly increased by 291 percent during the coronavirus pandemic.
Apr 16, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Security guards struggle with PTSD and lack mental health support
New research shows that thousands of security guards in the UK are suffering Post Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), having been exposed to frequent episodes of verbal and physical abuse.
Apr 8, 2020
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Medical research
New research takes p*** out of incontinence
Millions of people might eventually be spared the embarrassment and extreme isolation caused by wetting themselves, thanks to new research.
Feb 20, 2020
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Medical research
First glimpse of body's 'steering wheel' joint sparks hope
For the first time, scientists have found a way to reveal the mechanics of the human body's 'steering wheel'—the subtalar joint.
Feb 18, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Men think they're better liars
Men are twice as likely as women to consider themselves to be good at lying and at getting away with it, new research has found.
Dec 20, 2019
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Oncology & Cancer
Shrinking brain tumours and opening the door for targeted cancer therapies
A new drug, known as IP1867B, could be used for future treatments of brain tumours.
Aug 5, 2019
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Health
Will sports help young offenders turn their lives around?
Young offenders locked in a secure unit are to be offered sports including orienteering and bushcraft as part of a research project to see if challenging, fun activity can help turn lives around.
Jul 16, 2019
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