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Neuroscientist seeks to shed light on how orgasm works in the brain

Many people have speculated on the evolutionary functions of the human orgasm, but the underlying mechanisms have remained mysterious. In a new paper, a Northwestern University researcher seeks to shed light on how orgasm works in the brain.

2 Nov 2016

New study provides detailed timetable of sexual decline over menopause transition

Although most medical professionals (and their patients) agree that sexual function declines with age, there remains debate about the contribution of menopause to sexual activity and functioning.

2 Nov 2016

New cognitive behavioral therapy resource holds potential to reduce dental anxiety among children

The International and American Associations for Dental Research have published an article titled "Development and Testing of a Cognitive Behavioral Therapy Resource for Children's Dental Anxiety" in the OnlineFirst portion of JDR Clinical & Translational Research.

1 Nov 2016

Second annual conference at UofL focuses on improving access to quality health care for adults with IDD

Thanks to advances in medical science and a highly developed network of specialized pediatric health care services, people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD) are much more likely to live into adulthood than they were several decades ago.

1 Nov 2016

Mind-wandering research proposes new framework for understanding how thoughts flow

If you think the mind grinds to a halt when you're doing nothing, think again. A University of British Columbia-led review of mind-wandering research, published in the November issue of Nature Reviews Neuroscience, proposes a new framework for understanding how thoughts flow, even at rest.

1 Nov 2016

Researchers explore interaction between two brain regions during formation of long-term memories

Our brain has a tough task every time we experience something new - it must be flexible to take in new information instantly, but also stable enough to store it for a long time.

1 Nov 2016

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

A new study suggests that an ability to delay immediate gratification is associated with less frequent consumption of fast food.

31 Oct 2016

New nonsurgical approach shows promise in treating adolescent athletes with VCD

A new study shows that a novel, nonsurgical approach to treating vocal cord dysfunction (VCD) can help 3 out of 4 adolescent athletes, who did not respond to conventional therapy, breathe better during training and competition.

31 Oct 2016

New research shows athletes may perform better when reminded of impending death

It's not the locker room pep talk you'd expect, but new research from the University of Arizona suggests that athletes might perform better when reminded of something a bit grim: their impending death.

31 Oct 2016

PSU to develop situation-based prevention approach to address campus sexual assault

The Department of Justice has announced grant program awards in excess of $700,000 will be given to Portland State University in support of four campus law enforcement and community justice initiatives.

26 Oct 2016

Study provides novel insights into why adolescents more likely to take online risks

Adolescents are more likely than adults to take online risks, regardless of the gamble involved, according to new research by the University of Plymouth.

26 Oct 2016

Study shows more than 50% of Americans suffer from multiple health challenges

With the future of US healthcare likely to rest on the next presidency, a new study from Psychology, Health & Medicine highlights just how complex the medical needs of many Americans now are.

26 Oct 2016

DHA supplements show potential to prevent early preterm births

Sophisticated analyses of two clinical trials — one in the U.S. and the other in the Australia — suggest that thousands of early preterm births — those at or before 34 weeks' gestation — could be prevented if pregnant women took daily docosahexaenoic acid (DHA) supplements.

26 Oct 2016

Low-dose estrogen therapy effective in alleviating menopause symptoms, study finds

For early postmenopausal women concerned about the effectiveness of low-dose estrogen therapy for alleviating menopause symptoms such as hot flashes, night sweats, insomnia, and irritability, data from the Kronos Early Estrogen Prevention Study (KEEPS) was used to compare the efficacy of two forms of hormone therapy (HT) on menopause symptoms compared with placebo over 4 years.

25 Oct 2016

Study finds smartphones not useful in helping adolescents maintain weight loss

Teens use smartphones successfully to do almost anything: learn new skills, communicate with friends, do research and catch Pokémon. But a new study finds smartphones aren't as useful for helping teens maintain weight loss.

20 Oct 2016

NIH funds innovative study to examine use of text messaging in improving diabetes care

Scripps Whittier Diabetes Institute has received a five-year, $2.9 million grant from the National Institutes of Health to fund an innovative clinical trial that will use mHealth technology and text messaging to improve type 2 diabetes management among high-risk Hispanic patients in San Diego County.

20 Oct 2016

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Neuroscientist seeks to shed light on how orgasm works in the brain

New study provides detailed timetable of sexual decline over menopause transition

New cognitive behavioral therapy resource holds potential to reduce dental anxiety among children

Second annual conference at UofL focuses on improving access to quality health care for adults with IDD

Mind-wandering research proposes new framework for understanding how thoughts flow

Researchers explore interaction between two brain regions during formation of long-term memories

Ability to delay gratification linked to less frequent consumption of fast food

New nonsurgical approach shows promise in treating adolescent athletes with VCD

New research shows athletes may perform better when reminded of impending death

PSU to develop situation-based prevention approach to address campus sexual assault

Study provides novel insights into why adolescents more likely to take online risks

Study shows more than 50% of Americans suffer from multiple health challenges

DHA supplements show potential to prevent early preterm births

Low-dose estrogen therapy effective in alleviating menopause symptoms, study finds

Study finds smartphones not useful in helping adolescents maintain weight loss

NIH funds innovative study to examine use of text messaging in improving diabetes care

High BMI linked to cognitive decline through systemic inflammation, research shows

Sleep abnormality may play vital role in schizophrenia, say BIDMC experts

Lack of control over high-stress jobs may lead to early death, IU research finds

UTA investigators use advanced computational approach to assess learning difficulties in children

Bringing real-time analytics to downstream bioprocess monitoring

Designing fluidic architecture for scalable diagnostic platforms

Evaluating new approaches for rare disease genomics

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