Psychology & Psychiatry
Could being online actually be good for you? New study reveals a surprising finding
Spending time online may boost your well-being, the results of a large international study have revealed.
May 14, 2024
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Genetics
Analysis suggests people with more copies of ribosomal DNA have higher risks of developing disease
Ribosomal DNA (rDNA) is present in hundreds of copies in the genome, but has not previously been part of genetic analyses. A new study of 500,000 individuals indicates that people who have more copies of rDNA are more likely ...
May 14, 2024
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Overweight & Obesity
Those with overweight or obesity more likely to be absent from work due to ill health than those with normal weight
Individuals living with overweight or obesity are more likely to be absent from work due to ill health than those with normal weight. They are also more likely to absent for longer, new research being presented at the European ...
May 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Herpes cure with gene editing makes progress in laboratory studies
Researchers at Fred Hutch Cancer Center have found in pre-clinical studies that an experimental gene therapy for genital and oral herpes removed 90% or more of the infection and suppressed how much virus can be released from ...
May 13, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New research reveals urgent need for integrated care in pediatric epilepsy
Findings from the Kennedy Krieger Institute emphasize the critical importance of integrated care for children with epilepsy and co-occurring psychiatric issues, shedding light on the negative effects of fragmented care. Expertise ...
May 13, 2024
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Health
New research sheds light on why college students in Mexico choose to vape
Many smokers begin using tobacco products as young adults, and vaping—consuming tobacco through an e-cigarette or other device that typically uses a battery, heating element and a liquid to produce an inhalable aerosol—is ...
May 13, 2024
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Sleep disorders
New paper examines potential power and pitfalls of harnessing artificial intelligence for sleep medicine
In a new research commentary, the Artificial Intelligence in Sleep Medicine Committee of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine highlights how artificial intelligence stands on the threshold of making monumental contributions ...
May 13, 2024
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Health
Transgender preteens report 13 hours of daily screen time
A new national study has found that transgender preteens, 12 and 13 years old, reported 13 hours of daily recreational screen time, which was 4.5 hours more than their cisgender peers. Data were collected from 2019 to 2021, ...
May 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teenage users of high-THC cannabis varieties twice as likely to experience psychotic episodes
Young individuals between ages 16 and 18 consuming higher-potency cannabis, such as skunk, are twice as likely to have psychotic experiences from ages 19 to 24 compared to those using lower-potency cannabis. That's according ...
May 13, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Exploring the biological basis for resilience
In a world in which it can sometimes feel that bad news lurks around every corner, it can be tough just to get out of bed. But some people seem uniquely able to weather even particularly traumatic or challenging experiences—abuse, ...
May 13, 2024
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