Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers point to digital gains in human recognition
Human beings are highly efficient at recognizing familiar faces, even from very poor quality images.
Dec 26, 2013
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University of York
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps fail to help rheumatoid arthritis, research says
Copper bracelets and magnet wrist straps have no real effect on pain, swelling, or disease progression in rheumatoid arthritis, according to new findings from a study conducted at the University of York.
Sep 16, 2013
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Oncology & Cancer
New study moves researchers closer to lung cancer blood test
Early signs of lung cancer could be diagnosed using a simple blood test following a new discovery by scientists at the University of York.
Oct 15, 2012
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Health
More evidence needed to understand consumer behavior around no- and low-alcoholic drinks
There is not yet enough data on consumer behavior around no-and-low-alcoholic (NOLO) drinks to position them as the "healthy" alternative to alcoholic beverages, say researchers.
Mar 20, 2024
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Health
Social media adverts impact vaping behaviors among young people, study shows
Viewing e-cigarette advertisements and content on social media—often endorsed by celebrities and social media influencers—is fueling the popularity of vaping among young users, according to a study from researchers at ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Pediatrics
Children born moderately early are at an increased risk of developmental disorders, meta-analysis finds
Children born between 32 and 38 weeks' gestation are more likely to have developmental disorders—such as language delay, cognitive impairment, ADHD and Cerebral palsy—compared with children born at full term, according ...
Dec 7, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Reading 'beats' TV for sparking imaginative thinking, says expert
Reading books is more effective at stimulating the imagination compared to watching images and stories unfold on screen, a new study has suggested.
Nov 28, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Long COVID in women may be linked to inflammation levels at peak of infection, new research suggests
Women who have mild inflammation in the acute stages of COVID-19 infection may be more likely to experience a particular set of long COVID symptoms, according to new research.
Nov 6, 2023
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Other
Nurses need a 'voice' in decision-making to improve retention, research shows
Nurses working in general practice during the COVID-19 pandemic felt largely "forgotten" and undervalued, with many considering future career changes, according to the findings of a new study.
Nov 1, 2023
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Medical economics
NHS trusts earning hundreds of millions of pounds in private income, new study shows
UK Hospital trusts are relying more and more on private income to boost their finances, with one Trust making more than half their income from commercial activities, a new study has revealed.
Sep 19, 2023
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