Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
How the pandemic made its mark on personality traits
Major life changes can affect personality, and the COVID-19 pandemic was the rare big life event that all humans shared together.
Mar 12, 2024
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Medical research
The single protein that causes the fibrosis death spiral
Researchers from Kyushu University have found how a single mechanosensitive protein induces the process that thickens and scars tissue, known as fibrosis. The protein, called VGLL3, was shown to contribute to fibrosis in ...
Mar 22, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Mitigating COVID-19 spread at mass gatherings: Lessons from the FIFA World Cup 2022
The 2022 FIFA World Cup ended with a tight win for Argentina over France on penalties, but it was also a triumph for SARS-CoV-2 with a significant jump in the number of cases, some of which York University researchers say ...
Jan 18, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Q&A: Dispelling myths about stuttering
Nervousness. Stress. Shyness. Speaking more than one language. Thinking too quickly.
Oct 20, 2023
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Vaccination
COVID-19: Interactive risk communication formats can help overcome vaccine hesitancy, finds study
Interactive risk communication formats can be more effective than conventional text-based formats in overcoming vaccine hesitancy and building public trust. These are the findings of a study conducted by researchers at Charité-Universitätsmedizin ...
Feb 16, 2023
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Health
Price vs. health: Food shoppers choose price, says study
A new study of food consumer shopping behaviors has found that when faced with a choice—lower prices or healthier foods—they will likely choose lower prices.
Jun 9, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Adults' interactions at mealtimes influence children's future relationships with food
Two University of Houston researchers are developing strategies to help parents artfully sidestep showdowns at the family table. The goal is to reign in mealtime angst early in children's lives so they can nurture positive ...
Dec 7, 2022
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Other
Drugmaker settles US Zantac cancer case
British pharmaceutical group GlaxoSmithKline said Friday it has settled a US lawsuit which had alleged heartburn drug Zantac caused cancer, but admitted no liability.
Jun 23, 2023
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Medical research
Severe lung damage caused when flu is followed by infection with measles-like virus, study finds
Infection with a measles-like virus causes catastrophic lung failure in ferrets previously infected with influenza virus or respiratory syncytial virus, according to a study by researchers in the Center for Translational ...
Feb 8, 2024
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
New study reveals a way to help prevent childhood stunting
A relatively small intervention could have a huge impact on a damaging condition that stalks children in the developing world. A new Stanford-led study shows that adding zinc to farmland soil can help prevent childhood stunting, ...
Aug 30, 2023
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