Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Coping with stress in the time of coronavirus
When facing the challenges presented by the current coronavirus pandemic, feeling stress is a normal reaction.
Mar 26, 2020
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Feel-good hormone dopamine affects passion and autism
Men—more often than women—need passion to succeed at things. At the same time, boys are diagnosed as being on the autism spectrum four times as often as girls.
Jun 24, 2021
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Health
COVID-19 vaccine incentives get mixed reception from young people
Offering teens and young adults a chance at a college scholarship, cash, discounts or just some free food might help move the needle on COVID-19 vaccination rates, a new study suggests.
Jun 8, 2022
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Health informatics
Higher mortality rate for Porton Down veterans involved in chemical weapons research
Military veterans involved in chemical warfare agent research at Porton Down faced a 6% higher mortality rate than similar veterans who were not involved.
May 11, 2023
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Vaccination
Parental COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy may be next challenge for vaccination campaigns
The development of several new mRNA and viral vector vaccines in the space of a single year has changed how we understand vaccine hesitancy.
Jul 6, 2021
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Genetics
Researchers discuss the ethical challenges of studying DNA from a 18th–19th century African American community
A population genetics team recently identified the genetic relationship between over 40,000 23andMe users and a population of enslaved and free African Americans that lived in Catoctin Furnace, Maryland between 1776–1850.
Aug 3, 2023
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Health
Economic incentives increase blood donation without negative consequences
Can economic incentives such as gift cards, T-shirts, and time off from work motivate members of the public to increase their donations of blood?
May 23, 2013
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Surgery
The merits of physical therapy
(HealthDay)—You suffered an injury that has sidelined you from exercise, but you dodged a bullet—your doctor has said that you don't need surgery.
Aug 21, 2019
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Other
Clinical manual addresses how to approach organ donation after euthanasia
A new practical manual addresses the controversial topic of organ donation after euthanasia, providing guidance to clinicians whose patients have requested euthanasia and the desire to offer their organs to others in need. ...
Feb 23, 2016
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Neuroscience
The brain is the most complicated object in the universe—scientists seek to decode it and read people's minds
In the middle of 2023, a study conducted by the HuthLab at the University of Texas sent shockwaves through the realms of neuroscience and technology. For the first time, the thoughts and impressions of people unable to communicate ...
Feb 8, 2024
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