Health
'Food sequencing' really can help your glucose levels. What science says about eating salad before carbs
Biochemist and author of the Glucose Revolution Jessie Inchauspé says tweaking your diet can change your life.
Jun 9, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows harmful elements prevalent in suicide posts on social media while protective elements are rare
A trio of researchers, two with Facebook, the other the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has found that posts that feature elements considered harmful to people at risk of committing suicide are prevalent on shared ...
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Using AI and natural language processing to predict disease outbreaks earlier
As the world prepares for yet another viral outbreak, scientists look for better ways to prevent them. One of the main areas of focus in such research is spotting possible outbreaks sooner. A new startup in Canada called ...
Psychology & Psychiatry
Common test used to determine racism is flawed, says professor
For decades the psychology community has been using a test developed by their peers at Harvard to determine if someone has hidden prejudices.
Nov 26, 2019
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Mask wearing wasn't disputed in previous crises – so why is it so hotly contested today?
Across western countries, people are polarised over wearing masks. While some support wearing them as an effective counter to the virus, others believe having to mask up is a contravention of their human rights.
Nov 26, 2021
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Health
Mainstream news more reliable than social, alternative media for accurate health information
People may find it difficult to discern the facts about vaccines with the extensive amount of health misinformation disseminated on websites and social media.
Jan 13, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study shows phone use boosts mood of teenagers
A pair of pediatric psychologists at the University of Wisconsin–Madison has found evidence that use of smart phones may boost teenagers' mood slightly. Matt Minich and Megan Moreno published their results in the open-access ...
Obstetrics & gynaecology
Evidence-based recommendations on menopause management advise individualized care
Best practice recommendations for healthcare professionals providing help and support to women experiencing the menopause have been issued in a joint position statement from the British Menopause Society (BMS), Royal College ...
Jun 10, 2022
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How coronavirus exposes the way we regard aging and old people
The elderly have come to occupy a central place in our news bulletins these days. Headlines were quick to inform the public that the highest mortality rate from COVID-19 is in people aged 70 and over. Experts have repeatedly ...
Apr 1, 2020
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Health
Researcher launches teen contraceptive website
Friends, the mainstream media and the internet, all potentially unreliable sources, continue to be the way America's young adults find their health information. Research has found that while they trust health professionals ...
Sep 12, 2011
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