Neuroscience
Dopamine could explain why exercise helps boost your brain
A study exploring the mechanisms behind why cognitive performance improves in response to exercise, has found that dopamine plays a key role.
Jan 12, 2024
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University of Portsmouth
Health
20 minutes of exercise can boost your brain after a bad night's sleep
New research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affect our ability to perform mental tasks.
Nov 23, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study reveals molecular causes of rare neurological condition in children
A new study involving University of Portsmouth researchers has uncovered key molecular defects underlying a rare developmental brain condition in children.
Nov 16, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New international guidelines for functional exercise testing will improve cystic fibrosis treatment
People living with cystic fibrosis (CF) will benefit from improved treatment as international experts produce clinical practice guidance for exercise assessments.
Aug 9, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study suggests mild COVID-19 can have harmful effects on cardiovascular health
New research suggests that even mild cases of COVID-19 can have long-term detrimental effects on cardiovascular health.
Apr 26, 2023
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Medical research
New mathematical model shows promising results for prostate cancer treatment
A new mathematical model which aims to optimize treatment for prostate cancer has been developed by experts at the University of Portsmouth.
Mar 1, 2023
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Health
Study finds people with a university degree less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation
A new study has found that people with a university degree were less likely to believe in COVID-19 misinformation and more likely to trust preventive measures than those without a degree.
Feb 17, 2023
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Medications
Calls for further research into family of antibiotics to reduce risk of serious side effects
A review of the international use of a commonly prescribed family of antibiotics has found discrepancies in the safety data issued by regulatory bodies.
Dec 1, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds picky eaters are put off by food depending on plateware color
Academics have examined the effect of color among picky and non-picky eaters, in a first-of-its-kind study.
Nov 23, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers say pretend play should be studied in children from a younger age
A new study exploring the origins of pretend play suggests infants perform interactional patterns with elements of pretense a lot earlier than thought.
Nov 10, 2022
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