Psychology & Psychiatry
The 'martyrdom effect': Why your pain boosts a charity's gain
This weekend, participants in the Kokoda Challenge will complete a grueling 96-kilometer overnight trek to raise money for youth programs.
Jul 16, 2021
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News tagged with suffering
Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
What works best to ease migraines?
A new research review offers good news for migraine sufferers: There are more pain-relieving options than ever.
Jun 16, 2021
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Immunology
Trees are blooming and allergies aren't far behind
Cedar, Maple and Junipers are among the trees showing their buds across the Tristate, a telltale sign that allergies are also in tow.
Mar 29, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
COVID-19 and mental health: Feeling anguish is normal and is not a disorder
As the pandemic rages on, people continue to talk about their emotional distress and a growing sense of despair. Some mental health researchers suggest the increased reports of depression and anxiety indicate a rise in mental ...
Mar 9, 2021
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Neuroscience
Digital app can help chronic pain sufferers manage their pain
For the first time, an app has been shown to reduce key symptoms of chronic pain. A UHN-led study evaluated the impact of Manage My Pain (MMP), a digital health solution developed by ManagingLife, on patients seen at the ...
Mar 4, 2021
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Study highlights 'moralisation' of COVID response and restrictions
A collaborative study led by the University of Otago has shown that COVID-19 containment and elimination efforts have become moralised. As a result, people are more likely to accept collateral damage from these efforts, such ...
Dec 10, 2020
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Immunology
Even cooked carrots can trigger allergic reactions
The consumption of raw carrots triggers allergic reactions in many people. Contrary to popular belief, cooked carrots can also have this effect. This was recently discovered by a research team at the University of Bayreuth. ...
Sep 22, 2020
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Freedom, dignity in French Alzheimer's 'village'
The small village, like most in France, has a cafe-restaurant, a hairdresser, a superette and a library.
Sep 21, 2020
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Neuroscience
New PET/MRI approach pinpoints chronic pain location, alters management
A new molecular imaging approach utilizing 18F-FDG positron emission tomography (PET) and magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) can precisely identify the location of pain generators in chronic pain sufferers, often precipitating ...
Jul 13, 2020
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Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
5 things asthma suffers can do to keep lungs healthy amid coronavirus
As the coronavirus pandemic continues, it potentially poses a particular issue for asthma sufferers.
Apr 28, 2020
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