Psychology & Psychiatry
Why uncertainty makes us change our behavior—even when we shouldn't
People around the world dramatically changed their shopping behaviors at the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Jul 30, 2021
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Health
Study: Voluntary actions played vital role in cutting COVID deaths
Voluntary curbs on movement and travel before governments first imposed national lockdowns helped cut COVID death rates almost as effectively as the lockdown measures themselves, according to a new study.
Jul 8, 2021
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Neuroscience
Identifying the neural link between gut bacteria and social behavior in mice
Could the germs that live inside of our bodies be affecting our ability to socialize and make friends? Research conducted in recent decades suggests that the answer—for mice—is yes.
Jul 1, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Escape room simulation promotes infection control adherence at the temple VA
Designed initially for entertainment purposes, escape rooms are proving their value as medical training tools as demonstrated by the Central Texas Veterans Health Care System. Staff there have used the concept for a flu pandemic ...
Jun 28, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 weakly correlated with chilblains incidence
(HealthDay)—There is a weak correlation for COVID-19 cases with incidence of chilblains, according to a study published online June 23 in JAMA Dermatology.
Jun 24, 2021
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Neuroscience
New finding suggests cognitive problems caused by repeat mild head hits could be treated
A neurologic pathway by which non-damaging but high frequency brain impact blunts normal brain function and causes long-term problems with learning and memory has been identified. The finding suggests that tailored drug therapy ...
May 10, 2021
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Health
Health ads in users' customized online sites may evoke negative reactions
Tweaking the look of a social media profile may subtly alter a person's reaction to the health messages that appear on that site, according to researchers. They add that these reactions could influence whether the users heed ...
May 4, 2021
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Addiction
One in five pharmacies blocks access to key medication to treat addiction
One in five pharmacies refuse to dispense a key medication to treat addiction, according to new research.
Apr 27, 2021
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Neuroscience
Study links structural brain changes to behavioral problems in children who snore
A large study of children has uncovered evidence that behavioral problems in children who snore may be associated with changes in the structure of their brain's frontal lobe. The findings support early evaluation of children ...
Apr 13, 2021
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Cardiology
Screen time for older adults: Mobile health tech can support seniors with heart disease
Mobile health technology can be beneficial in encouraging lifestyle behavior changes and medication adherence among adults ages 60 and older with existing heart disease, yet more research is needed to determine what methods ...
Apr 1, 2021
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