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Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Researchers and patient advocates from the Monell Chemical Senses Center, Smell and Taste Association of North America (STANA), and Thomas Jefferson University came together during the COVID-19 pandemic to incorporate patient voices in efforts to prioritize research areas focused on improving care for people with smell and taste disorders.

10 Jun 2024

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

In the heart-pounding action scenes of your favorite blockbuster, it's not always the A-list actor taking the risks but the unsung heroes-;stunt performers-;who bring those breathtaking moments to life.

10 Jun 2024

Early social anxiety in adolescents linked to later suicidal thoughts and depression

Adolescents who experience higher levels of social anxiety symptoms are more likely to report increased suicidal thoughts and other depressive symptoms two years later, according to new research.

10 Jun 2024

How COVID-19 disrupts social and temporal perception

Researchers examine the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic by using the concept of disorientation to explore its temporal and social dimensions.

10 Jun 2024

Scientists uncover neural mechanisms used in planning

In pausing to think before making an important decision, we may imagine the potential outcomes of different choices we could make.

7 Jun 2024

UQ researchers seek to improve the pathway for people returning to work after dust lung disease diagnosis

University of Queensland research is at the forefront of finding ways to improve the return to work for people diagnosed with dust lung disease.

7 Jun 2024

Study finds no evidence of cognitive control training benefits in children

Training exercises designed to improve cognitive control in children do not make a significant difference to their ability to delay gratification or to their academic achievement, nor do they lead to any brain changes, finds a new study led by UCL researchers.

6 Jun 2024

Flavor restrictions has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use

Restricting menthol flavor in cigarettes while making nicotine replacement therapy, such as a skin patch that can help ease withdrawal, more available and affordable has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use.

6 Jun 2024

Early detection and intervention as key strategies to combat colorectal cancer

Colorectal Cancer (CRC) is set to transform from a severe disease to a controllable condition through early detection and intervention.

6 Jun 2024

Researchers investigate the feasibility of new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder

Researchers from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London have investigated the feasibility of a new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder.

6 Jun 2024

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) is a common neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by elevated levels of inattention, impulsivity, and hyperactivity that can impair academic and social functioning.

4 Jun 2024

Unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook causes significant vaccine hesitancy, study finds

A recent study in Science reveals that unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook significantly reduces COVID-19 vaccination intentions. This highlights the urgent need for better misinformation interventions.

3 Jun 2024

Integrating human values into medical AI: Balancing ethics and efficiency

Researchers in The New England Journal of Medicine review how integrating human values into AI-based large language models impacts clinical decision-making in medicine.

3 Jun 2024

Household chaos and sleep hygiene impact sleep quality in teens with ADHD

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that household chaos and sleep hygiene are important factors in the relationship between sleep quality and ADHD symptoms in teens.

31 May 2024

Study: Better sleep health associated with lower levels of loneliness

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found that better sleep health was associated with lower levels of loneliness, and this association was stronger among younger adults.

30 May 2024

Study finds distinct link between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation in teens

A new study to be presented at the SLEEP 2024 annual meeting found a distinct relationship between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation across brain regions that are key for executive control and reward processing.

30 May 2024

New meta-analysis supports omega-3 supplementation for aggression reduction

People who regularly eat fish or take fish oil supplements are getting omega-3 fatty acids, which play a critical role in brain function.

28 May 2024

AI could offer companionship to lonely people

Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology could offer companionship to lonely people amid an international epidemic of loneliness, says a robotics expert.

27 May 2024

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

A new study shows that the use of psilocybin, a compound found in the widely known "magic mushrooms," initiates a pattern of hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to the ego-modifying effects and feelings of oceanic boundlessness.

23 May 2024

Weighted blankets ineffective for sleep improvement in maltreated children

A study by University of Houston sleep expert and psychology professor Candice Alfano has found that weighted blankets, between 5 and 10 pounds, do not improve sleep for children who have experienced various types of maltreatment including abuse or neglect.

23 May 2024

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Patient perspectives highlight urgent need for research on smell and taste disorders

Head injuries in stunt performers: Unveiling the silent crisis

Early social anxiety in adolescents linked to later suicidal thoughts and depression

How COVID-19 disrupts social and temporal perception

Scientists uncover neural mechanisms used in planning

UQ researchers seek to improve the pathway for people returning to work after dust lung disease diagnosis

Study finds no evidence of cognitive control training benefits in children

Flavor restrictions has the potential to reduce socioeconomic disparities in tobacco use

Early detection and intervention as key strategies to combat colorectal cancer

Researchers investigate the feasibility of new home-administered treatment for binge eating disorder

New program aims to reduce the strain on caregivers of children with ADHD

Unflagged vaccine-skeptical content on Facebook causes significant vaccine hesitancy, study finds

Integrating human values into medical AI: Balancing ethics and efficiency

Household chaos and sleep hygiene impact sleep quality in teens with ADHD

Study: Better sleep health associated with lower levels of loneliness

Study finds distinct link between sleep duration, social media usage, and brain activation in teens

New meta-analysis supports omega-3 supplementation for aggression reduction

AI could offer companionship to lonely people

Psilocybin use initiates hyperconnectivity in the brain linked to ego-modifying effects

Weighted blankets ineffective for sleep improvement in maltreated children

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