Neuroscience
Study in mice shows brain is 'rewired' during pregnancy to prepare for motherhood
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have shown that pregnancy hormones "rewire" the brain to prepare mice for motherhood.
Oct 5, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Talking to a loved one battling substance abuse: Staying positive is key
A conversation with a family member or loved one struggling with addiction can be the catalyst for getting help.
Sep 25, 2023
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Health
Adult food literacy program increases nutrition habits over time
Improving food literacy positively influences diet quality and reduces the risk of chronic diseases; however, interpreting the evidence of its effectiveness has been limited. Results of a new study in the Journal of Nutrition ...
Sep 11, 2023
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Sleep disorders
Melatonin for kids: Is it safe? How to help school children get good sleep
Lots of parents are giving their children the supplement melatonin to help with sleep, but is it safe?
Sep 10, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Stigmatization of smoking-related diseases is a barrier to care, and the problem may be on the rise
The stigma that patients face when diagnosed with lung cancer is associated with poorer psychosocial outcomes, including distress and isolation, delayed help-seeking, and concerns about the quality of care, according to research ...
Sep 9, 2023
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Cardiology
After using remote, bilingual program, half of patients found to have better blood pressure control
Over half of patients with uncontrolled high blood pressure achieved controlled blood pressure measurements after participating in a remote digital monitoring program, according to new research to be presented at the American ...
Sep 7, 2023
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Medical research
Study finds that microplastics infiltrate all systems of body, cause behavioral changes in mice
Plastics—in particular, microplastics—are among the most pervasive pollutants on the planet, finding their way into the air, water systems and food chains around the world. While the prevalence of microplastics in the ...
Aug 28, 2023
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Health
New research links wildfire smoke to increased risk of emergency room visits for people of all ages
Annie Doubleday doesn't want her work to scare people. It's already unsettling when wildfire smoke descends upon a community, when eyes burn and throats scratch and people trickle into emergency rooms. She'd rather people ...
Aug 28, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Medication can help you make the most of therapy—a psychologist and neuroscientist explains how
There is mounting recognition in the scientific community that combining different treatment approaches for mental health conditions can create a benefit greater than the sum of its parts.
Aug 28, 2023
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Health
Extreme heat may hasten cognitive decline in vulnerable populations
July 2023 was the hottest month on record, with cities like Phoenix experiencing record-breaking heat waves for weeks on end. A new study finds that ongoing extreme heat can worsen cognitive decline among vulnerable groups—particularly ...
Aug 15, 2023
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