Health
Four tips for mindful eating during the holidays
Between cocktail parties after work, making cookies with the grandkids and the never-ending holiday get-togethers, it can feel like the season is built for overindulging.
Nov 22, 2023
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Medications
Breast cancer prevention drug approved for post-menopausal women in the UK. Here's how it works
A drug that can halve the risk of developing breast cancer in post-menopausal women has been approved for use in the UK. This drug, called anastrozole, could benefit an estimated 289,000 women in the UK who are at increased ...
Nov 9, 2023
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Health
Experts say consumers should check caffeine content of drinks to avoid side effects
Many people kick off their day with a large cup of coffee or two, but the amount of caffeine actually coming in these drinks is not so clear-cut.
Nov 2, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to make better decisions? Ask for less information, not more
When people have to make a tough decision, their first instinct is usually to gather as much information as possible. Just one problem: according to research published this week in Cognitive Research: Principles and Implications, ...
Sep 27, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Patient communication preferences for prostate cancer screening discussions: A scoping review
In a study published in Annals of Family Medicine, members of the University of Ottawa Department of Family Medicine conducted a scoping review to understand men's communication preferences when they discuss prostate cancer ...
Sep 25, 2023
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Health
It's time to start preparing against flu, RSV & COVID-19
Kids are back in school and it's time to think about viruses, for both yourself and them.
Sep 17, 2023
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Neuroscience
Study unveils a neural mechanism involved in terminating decisions
During decision-making, the human brain essentially accumulates useful information and weighs options until it has enough evidence to choose. Past studies showed that choice-relevant evidence is accumulated in specific parts ...
Health
Is standing at your desk actually better than sitting? Here's what the evidence says
In modern life, many of us spend the majority of our waking hours sitting. A recent review of the research has reiterated the harmful health impacts of prolonged, unbroken periods of sitting.
Sep 12, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds link between eye movements and certain types of decision-making
Researchers worldwide are seeking visible indicators of what is going on inside our minds as we think about issues and take decisions. They are searching for the ability to probe the invisible workings of the mind by monitoring ...
Aug 31, 2023
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Study shows marketing claims regarding effectiveness of home fertility tests are misleading
Many websites selling home fertility tests, also known as the "egg timer" test, directly to consumers are making misleading claims about their usefulness, a University of Sydney led study has found.
Aug 22, 2023
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