Psychology & Psychiatry
Wider letter spacing helps dyslexics read: study
European researchers said Monday that offering reading materials with wider spacing between the letters can help dyslexic children read faster and better.
Jun 4, 2012
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Genetics
New genetic method pinpoints geographic origin
(Medical Xpress) -- Understanding the genetic diversity within and between populations has important implications for studies of human disease and evolution. This includes identifying associations between genetic variants ...
May 24, 2012
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer treatment delivery
Humanity is on the constant search for improvements in cancer treatments, and the International Space Station has provided a microgravity platform that has enabled advancements in the cancer treatment process.
May 4, 2012
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Health
Wearing a face mask in public spaces cuts risk of common respiratory symptoms, suggests Norway study
Wearing a surgical face mask in public spaces reduces the risk of self-reported respiratory symptoms, finds a trial of adults in Norway published by The BMJ.
Jul 24, 2024
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Oncology & Cancer
Research points the way toward an exhaled-breath test for lung cancer
The foundational science to develop an exhaled-breath test for detection of lung diseases, including lung cancer, is underway, according to new research published by a laboratory at the Hackensack Meridian Center for Discovery ...
Jul 18, 2024
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Health
Children living in greener neighborhoods show better lung function
A large study of 35,000 children from eight countries has found a "robust" link between exposure to green spaces in early childhood and better lung function. The study, led by the Barcelona Institute for Global Health (ISGlobal), ...
Jul 17, 2024
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Health
Neighborhood impact on children's well-being shifted during COVID-19 pandemic, study suggests
The COVID-19 pandemic significantly disrupted daily life and has raised concerns about its impact on children's well-being. A new study from the NIH Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes Program (ECHO) sheds light ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Gastroenterology
Research team develops new way for beneficial microbes to survive extreme conditions and space exploration
A team of researchers from Brigham and Women's Hospital have created formulations that allow microbial therapeutics, including those used to treat gastrointestinal diseases and improve crop production, to maintain their potency ...
Jul 11, 2024
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Cardiology
Researchers link urban green and blue spaces to less coronary artery calcification
Being near and having more exposure to urban green space and blue (water) space is linked to lower odds of having coronary artery calcification in middle age, which is an early marker of cardiovascular disease.
Jun 27, 2024
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Health
A mobile app to discover green routes and promote healthy aging
The aim of the citizen science project Every Walk You Take, promoted by a team from the University of Barcelona, is to promote active and healthy aging of citizens through a new mobile application that shows walking routes ...
Jun 26, 2024
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