Neuroscience
Common eyesight myth about strabismus demystified
New research led by the University of St Andrews finds that a common eye condition has little or no impact on an aspect of a person's three-dimensional perception.
Jan 28, 2021
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Cardiology
MIND and Mediterranean diets associated with later onset of Parkinson's disease
A new study from UBC researchers suggests a strong correlation between following the MIND and Mediterranean diets and later onset of Parkinson's disease (PD). While researchers have long known of neuroprotective effects of ...
Jan 13, 2021
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Overweight & Obesity
Low-carb, no sugar, no fat: the fad diets popular in the 20th century
Fad diets certainly aren't a 21st-century obsession. In fact, they were also a popular way for people throughout the 20th century to slim down and improve their health. Though much has changed since then—including what ...
Jan 11, 2021
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Health
Is George's 'Marvellous Medicine' medically useful, dangerous, or both?
Increased time at home during the COVID-19 pandemic may inspire budding scientists to search for a cure, but researchers in the Christmas issue of The BMJ warn of the potential toxicity of homemade potions.
Dec 10, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
'Mom guilt,' work hours rise in pandemic parenting, but so does quality family time
It has now been nearly nine months since many parents transitioned from on-site jobs to working from home—and have been not only parenting, but homeschooling as well. It seems safe to say most parents never dreamed their ...
Nov 13, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Teen social networks linked to adult depression
Teens who have a larger number of friends may be less likely to suffer from depression later in life, especially women, a new MSU research study has found.
Sep 30, 2020
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Neuroscience
Name that tune: Brain takes just 100 to 300 milliseconds to recognize familiar music
The human brain can recognise a familiar song within 100 to 300 milliseconds, highlighting the deep hold favourite tunes have on our memory, a UCL study finds.
Oct 30, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Three faces of teen popularity: being feared, being loved, and being feared and loved
Adolescents place a lot of emphasis on popularity and they are keenly aware of the difference between being liked and being popular. If forced to choose, many opt for popularity.
Sep 18, 2019
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Cardiology
How to recognize a heart attack: It's not like on TV
What kind of person do you imagine having a heart attack? Is it a middle-aged white businessman clutching his chest? Someone like the Roger Sterling character from the popular television series Mad Men, who had two heart ...
Aug 7, 2019
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Using virtual reality could make you a better person in real life
If you've ever participated in a virtual reality (VR) experience, you might have found yourself navigating the virtual world as an avatar. If you haven't, you probably recognise the experience from its portrayal in film and ...
Jul 4, 2019
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