For 8-million adults who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder in any given year, medication and cognitive therapy have been the treatment protocol. Now, University of Houston assistant professor of electrical engineering ...
Aug 7, 2019
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Just in time for the holidays, much of the nation has been gripped by extreme cold. The frigid temperatures can be very dangerous if you venture outside with exposed skin. It doesn't take long for frostbite to set in.
Dec 27, 2022
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All over the world summer is synonymous with water activities, cold beverages and, of course, ice cream. While most of us agree ice cream and cold beverages are refreshing summer treats, do they actually help cool us down?
Jan 7, 2015
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New research from the University at Buffalo has, for the first time, identified differences between men and women in their preferences for maintaining comfort both while exercising and in recovery. The results could one day ...
Oct 9, 2018
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The future of health care could be found in a tiny, paper-thin skin patch that collects vital information. The Bio-patch sensor developed by researchers at Stockholm's KTH Royal Institute of Technology is inexpensive, versatile ...
Apr 17, 2013
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Sensory neurons play a crucial role in the perception of "hot" and "cold". They express a group of ion channels called thermosensitive TRP channels. For example, TRPV1 (activated above 43°C) and TRPM8 (activated below 29°C) ...
Jul 21, 2023
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(HealthDay)—Proper skin care is crucial for cancer patients receiving radiation therapy, the American Academy of Dermatology (AAD) says.
Oct 21, 2020
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Bathing a tiny newborn can be an exciting experience for parents, but it can also be intimidating. Newborns are small and vulnerable, slippery when wet, and the products marketed for their delicate skin can leave parents ...
Jan 22, 2013
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In a study published this month in Physiology & Behavior, research teams at the University of Tsukuba, led by Takeshi Nishiyasu, and at Niigata University of Health and Welfare, led by Tomomi Fujimoto, have found that, when ...
Aug 19, 2021
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During the pandemic, the chances are that as you enter an airport or doctor's surgery, someone will point an infrared thermometer at your forehead in order to assess your temperature. Your skin temperature is being measured ...
Feb 11, 2021
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