Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Video: How do steroids work against COVID?
Steroid treatments have been mentioned in the news lately as potential medical interventions for certain persons infected with COVID-19.
Oct 13, 2020
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News tagged with personality factors
Diabetes
What have we learned from COVID-19 in persons with type 1 diabetes?
While diabetes is established as a risk factor for severe SARS-CoV2 infection several important specific aspects need to be considered for people with type 1 diabetes. In contrast to older persons with diabetes, children, ...
Sep 23, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
The marshmallow test revisited
When kids "pass" the marshmallow test, are they simply better at self-control or is something else going on? A new UC San Diego study revisits the classic psychology experiment and reports that part of what may be at work ...
Sep 09, 2020
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Health
Is showering overrated? Expert discusses the science of cleanliness
Science has shown that the trillions of bacteria living inside our bodies play an important role in supporting our immune system and maintaining our physical well-being.
Aug 12, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Infant sleep problems can signal mental disorders in adolescents: study
Specific sleep problems among babies and very young children can be linked to mental disorders in adolescents, a new study has found.
Jul 01, 2020
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Genetics
Study in twins finds our sensitivity is partly in our genes
Some people are more sensitive than others—and around half of these differences can be attributed to our genes, new research has found.
Jun 02, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Not all doom and gloom: Even in a pandemic, mixed emotions are more common than negative ones
Much has been written on the impact of the coronavirus pandemic on negative emotions, such as rising anxiety and the loneliness of self-isolation.
May 14, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Does posting edited self photos on social media increase risk of eating disorders?
New research revealed a consistent and direct link between posting edited photos on Instagram and risk factors for eating disorders. Specifically, digitally editing pictures to improve personal appearance before posting photos ...
May 06, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Large differences in personality traits between patients with social anxiety disorder
Individuals with social anxiety disorder have markedly different personality traits than others. Emotional instability and introversion are hallmarks, according to a new study from Uppsala University published in PLOS ONE.
Apr 29, 2020
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Neuroscience
Personality traits found to be protective in Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease, the main cause of dementia in the elderly, is a neurodegenerative disease caused by the irreversible destruction of neuronal networks in certain brain structures affecting memory. While some risk factors ...
Mar 12, 2020
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