Psychology & Psychiatry
Analytic thinking can decrease religious belief, research shows
A new University of British Columbia study finds that analytic thinking can decrease religious belief, even in devout believers.
Apr 26, 2012
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Medical research
First US embryonic stem cell trial is halted
The first-ever trial using human embryonic stem cells to treat paralysis has been halted due to high costs and the company will focus instead on new cancer treatments, Geron said Tuesday.
Nov 15, 2011
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The odds are against extra-sensory perception
Can people truly feel the future? Researchers remain skeptical, according to a new study by Jeffrey Rouder and Richard Morey from the University of Missouri in the US, and the University of Groningen in the Netherlands, respectively. ...
May 18, 2011
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Health
Feeling judged by your doctor? You might be right
When an individual visits their doctor, they aren't supposed to keep secrets. Unless patients are forthcoming about their symptoms, behaviors, and health-related beliefs, it's hard for health care professionals to effectively ...
Aug 2, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Older people still benefiting 10 years after treatment for depression and anxiety, finds study
A study has found people aged 65 and older can experience long-term benefits from treatment for depression and anxiety, even in the face of new stressors such as the death of a spouse.
Jul 8, 2024
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Health
US abortion restrictions have unwanted knock-on effects: Studies
Restrictions or outright bans on abortion implemented in some US states can have unexpected consequences like reduced access to contraceptives and higher infant mortality rates, two studies published this week warned.
Jun 26, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Addressing cancer screening behaviors in the Muslim community in Washington
A study has revealed insights into the cancer screening behaviors of Muslims in the Washington, D.C., area, highlighting the influence of cultural and religious beliefs on health practices. The study, conducted in collaboration ...
Jun 14, 2024
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Medications
Study assesses health care providers' knowledge, attitudes, perception regarding Halal pharmaceuticals
The way religious beliefs and medical treatments intersect can really affect how people use medications and stick to their treatment plans. Lately, there's been talk about "Halal pharmaceuticals," which are drugs made to ...
Apr 30, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Study points to racial and social barriers that block treatment for multiple myeloma
A UC Davis Health study reveals persistent racial and social disparities preventing access to autoHCT, a common bone marrow transplant treatment to halt the progression of multiple myeloma.
Apr 23, 2024
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Perinatal women of Mexican descent propose solutions to pandemic-related stressors affecting Latinos
Public policies blocked many families of Mexican descent living in the U.S. from accessing vital services such as food and mental health care during the COVID-19 pandemic, even though these communities experienced some of ...
Apr 4, 2024
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