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New study tests effectiveness of behavioral interventions in a pandemic-like simulation

The world has relied on adherence to non-pharmaceutical interventions, such as ventilation, mask-wearing and physical distancing, to keep us safe throughout the ongoing pandemic.

25 Feb 2022

COVID babies score slightly lower on developmental screening test

In this interview, we speak to Dr. Dani Dumitriu about her latest research that investigated the development screening test scores for babies born during COVID-19.

25 Feb 2022

New analysis on intersectionality in cancer care

Intersectionality posits that social categorizations and personal identities are interconnected in a way that creates a unique nuanced lived experience for individuals rather than an additive experience.

24 Feb 2022

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Obesity has been linked to a wide array of health problems. A new study suggests that abdominal obesity as measured by body mass index (BMI) and waist circumference, may result in a greater risk of chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) and asthma.

23 Feb 2022

Supportive friendships between colleagues could unlock creative thinking at work, study shows

Employers who want to see creative thinking in their workforce should value supportive friendships between colleagues as the key to unlocking more resourcefulness and innovation.

18 Feb 2022

Penn State researchers receive $3.9 million to study the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy

The Pennsylvania Department of Health has awarded Penn State College of Medicine $3.9 million through May 2025 to study the impact COVID-19 has on pregnancy.

17 Feb 2022

Older adults can prevent memory decline by sticking to regular exercise

We all know exercise is good for us, but that still leaves plenty of questions. How much exercise? Who benefits the most? And when in our lives? New research led by University of Pittsburgh psychologists pools data from dozens of studies to answer these questions, showing that older adults may be able to prevent declines in a certain kind of memory by sticking to regular exercise.

17 Feb 2022

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Both men and women are more likely to lose their hair with age. Women also have the added risk associated with declines in estrogen levels during the menopause transition.

16 Feb 2022

Intergenerational violence exposure affects the age of menopause

Research on women's violence exposure is timely as the COVID pandemic has elevated rates of intimate partner violence and child abuse.

16 Feb 2022

Communication and interaction between two key brain regions is important to forming memory

A research team led by faculty members at Wayne State University has discovered that communication between two key memory regions in the brain determines how what we experience becomes part of what we remember, and as these regions mature, the precise ways by which they interact make us better at forming lasting memories.

15 Feb 2022

Covid precautions are part of Hispanic community’s efforts to tend to community good

On a snowy January morning, Luis Portillo stood in line on the side of a busy road in Silver Spring, Maryland — a suburb just north of Washington, D.C. — with about 200 other people, waiting for his turn to get tested for covid-19 at Mary's Center, a federally qualified health center.

14 Feb 2022

New review highlights vast array of theoretical models used to understand mental health problems

A new review of the theoretical models used around the world to assess, diagnose, research, and treat mental health problems has highlighted the vast array of approaches which exist.

11 Feb 2022

New explanation for why older adults have difficulty retrieving memories

When a person tries to access a memory, their brain quickly sifts through everything stored in it to find the relevant information.

11 Feb 2022

Novel wearable soft robotic armband could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands

Typing on a keyboard, pressing buttons on a remote control or braiding a child's hair has remained elusive for prosthetic hand users.

11 Feb 2022

Stress created by police violence may affect Black women’s perinatal and cardiovascular health

It is well known that Black women experience disproportionately high rates of preterm delivery and cardiovascular disease.

10 Feb 2022

UCLA researchers develop a smartwatch that assesses cortisol levels found in sweat

The human body responds to stress, from the everyday to the extreme, by producing a hormone called cortisol.

9 Feb 2022

Research provides insights into the effects of Covid-19 lockdown on early development

An international consortium with researchers from 13 countries has investigated the impact of Covid-19 related social isolation measures on 2,200 young infants and toddlers between 8 and 36 months of age.

9 Feb 2022

Researchers receive funding from County of Fairfax to develop, deliver evidence-based PTSD treatments

Keith Renshaw, Department Chair/Professor, Psychology; Christianne Esposito-Smythers, Professor, Psychology; and Sarah Fischer, Associate Professor, Psychology, received funding from County of Fairfax for: "Northern Virginia Regional Consortium for Evidence-Based Trauma Treatment."

7 Feb 2022

Cognitive impairment in patients with long-COVID can be improved using brain stimulation

Many recovered COVID-19 patients continue to exhibit significant and long-lasting cognitive deficits in memory, attention, language comprehension and multitasking, as well as fatigue.

7 Feb 2022

Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to a variety of psychosocial problems

Teens who have frequent suicidal thoughts are at risk for a variety of psychological and social problems, according to a new study by researchers at Massachusetts General Hospital.

7 Feb 2022

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New study tests effectiveness of behavioral interventions in a pandemic-like simulation

COVID babies score slightly lower on developmental screening test

New analysis on intersectionality in cancer care

Abdominal obesity may lead to greater risk of COPD and asthma in women

Supportive friendships between colleagues could unlock creative thinking at work, study shows

Penn State researchers receive $3.9 million to study the impact of COVID-19 on pregnancy

Older adults can prevent memory decline by sticking to regular exercise

Study reveals high prevalence of female pattern hair loss in postmenopausal women

Intergenerational violence exposure affects the age of menopause

Communication and interaction between two key brain regions is important to forming memory

Covid precautions are part of Hispanic community’s efforts to tend to community good

New review highlights vast array of theoretical models used to understand mental health problems

New explanation for why older adults have difficulty retrieving memories

Novel wearable soft robotic armband could be a game changer for users of prosthetic hands

Stress created by police violence may affect Black women’s perinatal and cardiovascular health

UCLA researchers develop a smartwatch that assesses cortisol levels found in sweat

Research provides insights into the effects of Covid-19 lockdown on early development

Researchers receive funding from County of Fairfax to develop, deliver evidence-based PTSD treatments

Cognitive impairment in patients with long-COVID can be improved using brain stimulation

Suicidal thoughts in teens linked to a variety of psychosocial problems

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