Neuroscience
Pesticide exposure may be ALS risk factor
New research shows environmental pollutants could affect the chances a person will develop amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS.
May 9, 2016
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Health
How often do you go to the doctor? It depends on where you live, study says
The odds that you've seen a doctor in the last year vary quite a bit depending on where you live - but so far, the way your state has implemented the Affordable Care Act doesn't seem to have much to do with it, government ...
May 6, 2016
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Psychology & Psychiatry
NHS policies failing to stop bullying by managers and staff sickness
Bullying and discrimination by NHS managers has led to absences among mental health workers, and past policies have failed to stop this, research shows.
Jan 14, 2016
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Addiction
Researchers document self-reported use of new synthetic drugs by teens and young adults
In recent years, there has been an increase in emergence and use of a variety of new drugs, so-called "novel psychoactive substances" (NPS) in the US and worldwide. However, there is little published survey data estimating ...
Sep 15, 2015
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Health
Older people getting smarter, but not fitter
Older populations are scoring better on cognitive tests than people of the same age did in the past —a trend that could be linked to higher education rates and increased use of technology in our daily lives, say IIASA population ...
Aug 31, 2015
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Not making enough money? Check your attitude
Holding cynical beliefs about others may have a negative effect on your income according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
May 28, 2015
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Surgery
Young athletes at greater risk for re-injury after ACL Surgery
One in three young athletes who undergo ACL surgery experiences re-injury, according to research presented today at the American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine's (AOSSM) Specialty Day. The study examined the long ...
Mar 28, 2015
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Health
Perception of crisis mode tied to patient info exchange issues
(HealthDay)—Hospital staff members who perceive their unit is trying to do too much too quickly are more likely to also perceive problems in exchanging patient information across units, according to a study published in ...
Mar 27, 2015
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Health
Nationwide survey reveals widespread use of mind and body practices
More Americans of all ages are rolling out their yoga mats in an effort to improve their health. A large nationally representative survey shows that the number of Americans using mind and body approaches to improve health ...
Feb 11, 2015
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Health
Demographics impact family physicians' care of children
(HealthDay)—Demographic and geographic factors influence whether family physicians provide care for children, according to a study published in the September/October issue of the Annals of Family Medicine.
Sep 12, 2014
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