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Simplified smoking test proves reliable for predicting abstinence in cancer patients

Data from nearly 6000 smokers with cancer show that it may be easier to predict who will stop smoking than was previously thought.

20 Aug 2024

Swiping through videos makes people more bored, research finds

Swiping through online videos to relieve boredom may actually make people more bored and less satisfied or engaged with the content, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

19 Aug 2024

Long COVID symptoms may stem from low cortisol and altered brain immune response

Proteins left behind by COVID-19 long after initial infection can cause cortisol levels in the brain to plummet, inflame the nervous system and prime its immune cells to hyper-react when another stressor arises, according to new animal research by University of Colorado Boulder scientists.

19 Aug 2024

Study: Early brain wiring driven by spontaneous cellular activity

In humans, the process of learning is driven by different groups of cells in the brain firing together. For instance, when the neurons associated with the process of recognizing a dog begin to fire in a coordinated manner in response to the cells that encode the features of a dog - four legs, fur, a tail, etc. - a young child will eventually be able to identify dogs going forward.

16 Aug 2024

Researchers urge inclusion of marginalized groups to bridge bulimia nervosa treatment gaps

Researchers identified significant disparities in bulimia nervosa treatment, urging more inclusive research to address gaps in care for marginalized populations.

16 Aug 2024

New study links sensorimotor features to cognitive abilities in toddlers with autism

A study published in the journal iScience has uncovered significant findings related to the early sensorimotor features and cognitive abilities of toddlers who are later diagnosed with Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD).

14 Aug 2024

AI model predicts patient decline with near-perfect accuracy using facial expressions

Study develops a ConvLSTM model that accurately predicts patient deterioration based on facial expressions, achieving 99.89% accuracy, with potential to improve early detection in healthcare settings.

13 Aug 2024

Study reveals overlooked cognitive deficits in adults with documented childhood maltreatment

New research from the Institute of Psychiatry, Psychology & Neuroscience (IoPPN) at King's College London and City University of New York suggests that the cognitive difficulties associated with childhood maltreatment, and particularly neglect, have been grossly underestimated in previous studies.

13 Aug 2024

Expanding horizons in Parkinson's disease care with non-pharmacological interventions

The field of non-pharmacological interventions for the treatment of individuals with Parkinson's disease (PD) is reaching maturity and has the potential to substantially improve patient care in the future.

13 Aug 2024

Simplified test effective in predicting smoking addiction in cancer patients

Data from nearly 6000 smokers with cancer show that it may be easier to predict who will stop smoking than was previously thought.

12 Aug 2024

Research shows parents' eating habits directly influence children's eating behavior

Young children often display similar eating behavior as their parents, with a parent's own eating style influencing how they feed their children, research at Aston University has shown.

12 Aug 2024

Black employees experience greater depression and sleep loss due to workplace mistreatment

Workplace mistreatment results in higher rates of depression and sleep loss in Black employees than white employees according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business in Bloomington.

9 Aug 2024

Gratitude in families enhances mental health and relationship satisfaction

You've probably heard that cultivating gratitude can boost your happiness. But in marriage and families, it's not just about being more grateful for your loved ones - it's also important to feel appreciated by them.

9 Aug 2024

How can scientists better understand, promote, and support childhood curiosity?

Researchers review over 170 studies on childhood curiosity, highlighting its role in learning and development while calling for more inclusive research and precise definitions to better understand and promote this vital trait.

8 Aug 2024

Forced breaks reduce aggression in couples by cooling emotional tension during conflicts

Researchers found that both partners' negative emotions drive aggression in couples, but brief forced breaks can significantly reduce impulsive behavior during conflicts.

8 Aug 2024

UQ researchers seek participants for study on factors influencing everyday back pain

University of Queensland researchers are seeking participants for a study looking to understand what factors influence day-to-day back pain.

8 Aug 2024

The evolving nature of infant-caregiver communication

Compared to other mammals, human children are dependent on their caregivers for a remarkably long time. Throughout the ages, they have developed "psychological tactics" to endear themselves to adults and thus enhance their chances of survival. This prolonged dependency is believed to have driven the evolution of complex signaling mechanisms to help infants attract and maintain adult attention.

7 Aug 2024

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Simplified smoking test proves reliable for predicting abstinence in cancer patients

Swiping through videos makes people more bored, research finds

Long COVID symptoms may stem from low cortisol and altered brain immune response

Study: Early brain wiring driven by spontaneous cellular activity

Researchers urge inclusion of marginalized groups to bridge bulimia nervosa treatment gaps

New study links sensorimotor features to cognitive abilities in toddlers with autism

AI model predicts patient decline with near-perfect accuracy using facial expressions

Study reveals overlooked cognitive deficits in adults with documented childhood maltreatment

Expanding horizons in Parkinson's disease care with non-pharmacological interventions

Simplified test effective in predicting smoking addiction in cancer patients

Research shows parents' eating habits directly influence children's eating behavior

Black employees experience greater depression and sleep loss due to workplace mistreatment

Gratitude in families enhances mental health and relationship satisfaction

How can scientists better understand, promote, and support childhood curiosity?

Forced breaks reduce aggression in couples by cooling emotional tension during conflicts

UQ researchers seek participants for study on factors influencing everyday back pain

The evolving nature of infant-caregiver communication

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