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Body dissatisfaction at age 11 may increase depression risk by age 14

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 is linked to increased risk of depression by age 14, finds a new longitudinal study led by UCL researchers.

13 Dec 2023

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

Study reveals that persistent COVID-19 symptoms and severe infections significantly impact the economic conditions of US families, with low-income households being more vulnerable to financial hardships.

13 Dec 2023

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study reveals that COVID-19 vaccination significantly reduces the prevalence of anxiety, insomnia, and depression symptoms among Chinese adults, with vaccinated individuals reporting lower severity of these conditions compared to non-vaccinated individuals.

13 Dec 2023

Study cautions against using QbTest as a standalone tool for diagnosing ADHD

A new study cautions against using the QbTest as a standalone diagnostic or screening tool for ADHD.

13 Dec 2023

People with very irregular sleep patterns may have higher dementia risk

People who have very irregular sleep patterns may have a higher risk of dementia than those who have more regular sleep patterns, according to new research published in the December 13, 2023, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

13 Dec 2023

Study reveals treatment gaps and burden of symptoms among patients with microscopic colitis

It's a hidden cause of diarrhea and the development of the disease is poorly understood. Multiple factors work against the diagnosis of microscopic colitis, an inflammatory digestive disease, because the symptom distress compared to patients with other causes of chronic diarrhea remains unknown.

13 Dec 2023

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Diet quality among adolescents in the United States is among the worst across all age groups, putting young people at risk for heart attack, stroke, and diabetes, among other cardiometabolic diseases later in life.

13 Dec 2023

Climate change and the future of allergic disease management

As we head into the new year, some issues may be coming into sharper focus for those involved in allergy-immunology issues.

13 Dec 2023

Unraveling the stress-sleep connection in the brain

.New research reveals that neurons in the preoptic hypothalamus - the region of the brain that regulates sleep and body temperature - are rhythmically activated during non-rapid eye movement sleep (NREM).

13 Dec 2023

Unlocking the secrets of dopamine-driven learning in the brain

Imagine you're teaching a dog to play fetch. You throw a ball, and your dog sprints after it, picks it up, and runs back. You then reward your panting pup with a treat.

13 Dec 2023

Weill Cornell Medicine joins PICI network for collaborative cancer research effort

The Parker Institute for Cancer Immunotherapy (PICI), the largest concentration of immuno-oncology (IO) expertise in the world, announced it has added Weill Cornell Medicine to its network of preeminent academic and medical research institutions at the forefront of the fight against cancer.

13 Dec 2023

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Death rates related to infective endocarditis declined in most adults across the U.S. within the last two decades, yet accelerated among young adults ages 25 to 44 years old, according to new research published today in the Journal of the American Heart Association, an open access, peer-reviewed journal of the American Heart Association.

13 Dec 2023

Study finds people with cognitive disabilities are less satisfied with health care

People with cognitive disabilities – like autism, attention deficit and memory loss – are less satisfied with their health care than those in the general population, according to a study published by a Rutgers researcher.

13 Dec 2023

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Oxford Vaccine Group (OVG), which led the rapid clinical development of the Oxford vaccine in COVID-19 in the pandemic, has been awarded a total of £7,788,783 by UK Aid for research into the prevention of five dangerous diseases with epidemic or pandemic potential.

13 Dec 2023

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Population subgroups with similar behavioral patterns between adolescence and adulthood.

13 Dec 2023

Are COVID-19 outcomes, including severe COVID-19 and persistent symptoms, associated with economic hardship among US families?

Researchers investigated the relationship between COVID-19 health outcomes, economic hardship during the pandemic, and pre-pandemic socioeconomic status in United States families.

13 Dec 2023

Education News and Research

Body dissatisfaction at age 11 may increase depression risk by age 14

Study shows lasting COVID-19 symptoms lead to economic struggles for US families

COVID-19 vaccination eased anxiety, insomnia, and depression in Chinese adults, study finds

Study cautions against using QbTest as a standalone tool for diagnosing ADHD

People with very irregular sleep patterns may have higher dementia risk

Study reveals treatment gaps and burden of symptoms among patients with microscopic colitis

Poor diet quality puts America's youth at risk for cardiometabolic diseases later in life

Climate change and the future of allergic disease management

Unraveling the stress-sleep connection in the brain

Unlocking the secrets of dopamine-driven learning in the brain

Weill Cornell Medicine joins PICI network for collaborative cancer research effort

Infective endocarditis deaths spike among young adults, research shows

Study finds people with cognitive disabilities are less satisfied with health care

UK Aid awards funding to Oxford Vaccine Group for research into prevention of five epidemic threats

Trajectories of cigarette smoking and physical activity between early adolescence and adulthood

Are COVID-19 outcomes, including severe COVID-19 and persistent symptoms, associated with economic hardship among US families?

Protective genetic variant shields Black Americans from kidney disease risk

Simple eye test spots patients at risk for postoperative cognitive dysfunction

Stem cell therapy trial shows promise for regenerative treatment of heart failure

Loneliness linked to increased mortality risk in older adults, study finds

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