Health
Do most Americans know how to help loved ones battling addictions? New poll says yes
If a loved one were living with addiction, a majority of Americans say they would know how to get help.
Aug 31, 2023
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Neuroscience
Bat study reveals how the brain is wired for collective behavior
The same neurons that help bats navigate through space may also help them navigate collective social environments, finds a new study published today in the journal Nature.
Aug 30, 2023
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Pediatrics
Study shows association between better neighborhood conditions and lower childhood asthma rates
Living in a neighborhood with better access to resources such as high-quality housing, healthy food, parks and playgrounds, and clean air during the early stages of childhood was associated with lower asthma incidence in ...
Aug 28, 2023
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Parkinson's & Movement disorders
Study: Dance enhances identity negotiation and strengthens group identity in Parkinson's disease
A recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and Balettakademien Stockholm found that performing in a dance company and being involved in its activities play a significant role in the identity and disease-related identity ...
Aug 25, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
New research finds way to reduce bias in children
Children's views of inequality may be influenced by how its causes are explained to them, finds a new study by a team of psychology researchers. The work offers insights into the factors that affect how larger social issues ...
Aug 21, 2023
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Understanding the link between long COVID and mental health conditions
Researchers have long understood that people with chronic health conditions, such as heart disease, are at increased risk for depression. The same may be true for people with COVID-19 symptoms that linger for months and sometimes ...
Aug 17, 2023
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Medical economics
British journal urges royal colleges to improve transparency on payments from industry and patient groups
The BMJ's editor-in-chief is urging the Academy of Medical Royal Colleges and its members to establish a standard for declaring payments they receive from industry and patient groups in the wake of a recent investigation ...
Aug 16, 2023
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Diabetes
Lifestyle counseling and health education associated with higher employment rate for people with type 2 diabetes: Study
Intensive lifestyle intervention for people with type 2 diabetes—including weekly counseling on diet and exercise—is associated with increased employment, according to a new study by the University of Southern California ...
Aug 14, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
US suicides rose to a record high in 2022 following reprieve
The number of suicides in the U.S. climbed to a record level in 2022, according to provisional data, as the rate continued to rise following a two-year reprieve.
Aug 13, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Want to change attitudes on vaccination? Try a little empathy
Amid ongoing public scrutiny of major social media platforms for their handling of COVID-19 misinformation, a study conducted by researchers at George Washington University reveals an alternative approach, showcasing how ...
Aug 3, 2023
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