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Brain responds differently to AI vs. human speech

People are not very good at distinguishing between human voices and voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI), but our brains do respond differently to human and AI voices, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024.

26 Jun 2024

Therapists learn how to help farmers cope with stress before it’s too late

The farmers' co-op here is a center of hope every spring. It's where farmers buy seed and fertilizer for the summer's crops, and where they seek tips to maximize their harvest of corn and soybeans.

25 Jun 2024

Mouse studies suggest gestational CBD exposure alters offspring behavior and brain function

Cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is thought to be safe as it does not cause a "high".

24 Jun 2024

Mindfulness promotes sleep health through effective emotion regulation

Mindfulness – focusing on the present moment – can improve sleep, reduce stress and improve overall health. A new University of South Florida-led study helps explain why.

24 Jun 2024

Bridging knowledge and confidence to increase skin self-examinations

It's summer and time to enjoy the sunshine. But it's also important to do so safely. Skin cancer is the most common form of cancer in the United States - and it's most commonly caused by sun exposure.

24 Jun 2024

Novel algorithm predicts on-road driving ability in older adults with cognitive concerns

As the world's population ages, so does the proportion of older drivers on the road. Safe driving requires adequate memory, perceptual and motor skills, and executive function abilities.

24 Jun 2024

Schadenfreude for a cause: Boosting donations through mild misfortune

Oh, the joy of inflicting pain upon others. The Germans have a word for it: schadenfreude, meaning "malicious pleasure."

21 Jun 2024

How do humans become kind and caring? Review explores developmental-relational reasons and effects of adversity

Scientists have discussed key factors associated with the development of prosocial behaviors in children and childhood adversities that can potentially affect this development.

20 Jun 2024

Noninvasive heart rate monitoring in chimpanzees using millimeter-wave radar

Measuring the heart rate of great apes in captivity is essential for both health management and animal studies.

19 Jun 2024

Researchers find a correlation between loneliness and several mental health problems

Lonely people are more likely to take medication for depression, psychosis and other mental health disorders.

19 Jun 2024

Daily loneliness linked to increased physical symptoms in middle age, study finds

Daily loneliness significantly impacts physical health in middle-aged adults, leading to increased symptoms like headaches and nausea. Variability in loneliness correlates with higher symptom severity, emphasizing the need for stable social connections.

17 Jun 2024

Study proposes new model for treating stress-related exhaustion

A new thesis at Uppsala University questions the traditional view of stress-induced exhaustion disorder. A new model is proposed in its place that puts more focus on meaningfulness rather than recovery.

17 Jun 2024

UQ launches study on managing work-life balance and work stress recovery

University of Queensland researchers need participants for a study to help understand how people manage their work-life balance and recover from daily work stress.

16 Jun 2024

New insights into physical activity adoption for rheumatic patients

An HPR abstract sessions at the 2024 EULAR congress looked specifically at harnessing the benefits of exercise in rheumatic and musculoskeletal diseases (RMD) – and the challenges to their practical implementation.

13 Jun 2024

Men consume more meat than women in wealthier, gender-equal nations

In wealthier countries with greater gender equality, men are more likely to eat meat more frequently than women, a new study reveals.

13 Jun 2024

Facial expressivity linked to better social connections, study finds

Analysis of more than 1,500 natural conversations suggests that humans may have evolved more complex facial muscle movements to help us bond with each other.

13 Jun 2024

UCL researchers identify brain mechanisms behind mood bias in bipolar disorder

Momentary shifts in mood, even those lasting just a matter of seconds, profoundly alter the brain's response to pleasurable experiences in people with bipolar disorder, finds a new study by UCL researchers.

12 Jun 2024

Nutrients deficiency pattern possible important risk factor for mortality in older adults with hypertension

Researchers determine the impact of nutrient deficiencies on mortality risk in older adults with hypertension.

12 Jun 2024

Childhood sensitivity to parental praise predicts emotional development

A new study published in Developmental Science found that children who were more positively sensitive to their parents' praise when they were 3 years old had fewer behavioral and emotional problems when they were 5–7 years old.

12 Jun 2024

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