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Behavioral medicine (BM) is a newly developing field of study which integrates behavioral, psychosocial, and biomedical concepts and practices to prevent, diagnose, and treat patients with psychosomatic disorders. The practice of BM targets the relation between how both thought and behavior can affect mental and physical health.

Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Eczema is an inflammatory skin condition that often affects infants as young as one to two months. Among the various types of eczema seen in infants, early-onset atopic dermatitis (AD), characterized by psychological stress and sleep disorders, is particularly concerning.

8 Jun 2023

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why.

Anxiety is the most common psychological disorder affecting adults in the U.S. In older people, it's associated with considerable distress as well as ill health, diminished quality of life, and elevated rates of disability.

10 Mar 2023

Microglia may be the culprit behind concentration and memory problems after chemotherapy

Immune cells that keep the brain free of debris but also contribute to inflammation are the likely culprits behind the concentration and memory problems that sometimes follow one type of chemotherapy, a new study in mice suggests.

28 Feb 2023

New program lowers the risk of car crashes for teenagers with ADHD

Research published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that a computerized program enhanced with driving simulation training with feedback lowers the risk of car crashes for teenagers with Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD).

1 Dec 2022

Age-related increases in brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance

A multisite research team from the University of California, Irvine, the University of Wisconsin–Madison and Wake Forest University has discovered that brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance, which may aid early detection and prevention efforts by identifying novel treatment targets at preclinical stages.

13 Jul 2022

Global study yields new insights into the effectiveness of social distancing messaging

A massive, global study of social distancing motivations has yielded new, psychology-based insights into the effectiveness of different styles of social distancing messaging.

15 Jun 2022

Understanding how wisdom, resiliency and mastery work together to improve a person’s well-being later in life

It's not just wisdom that gives some people a sense of well-being as they age.

3 Jun 2022

Free, online program spotlights new medical devices, technologies to advance health care innovations

Six new products poised to improve the quality of health care will take center stage at a June event for life sciences innovators and investors reshaping the industry.

31 May 2022

New approach to quantify cognitive decline in dogs could aid in the treatment of humans with Alzheimer’s

Researchers have found that a suite of complementary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.

30 May 2022

Complimentary tests to quantify cognitive changes in dogs could aid humans with Alzheimer's disease

Researchers have found that a suite of complimentary tests can quantify changes in dogs suspected of suffering from cognitive decline.

9 May 2022

Moderate fitness levels produce significantly larger immune response in breast cancer survivors

A new study in breast cancer survivors has found that chemotherapy, while a critical part of breast cancer therapy, may also have some lasting dampening effects on natural immunity, but moderate fitness improvements can offer some protection against this effect.

26 Apr 2022

Children’s National performs first-ever HIFU surgery on a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis

Children's National Hospital successfully performed the first-ever high-intensity focused ultrasound (HIFU) surgery on a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis (NF).

9 Feb 2022

Northwestern and partners are part of mega NIH program to investigate precision nutrition

Northwestern, the University of Chicago, Illinois Institute of Technology, University of Illinois, Chicago and Rush University are part of a mega National Institutes of Health (NIH) $170 million program that is the first comprehensive study to investigate precision nutrition.

27 Jan 2022

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Sebum RNA could provide reliable biomarkers for detecting early-onset atopic dermatitis

Seniors with anxiety frequently don’t get help. Here’s why.

Microglia may be the culprit behind concentration and memory problems after chemotherapy

New program lowers the risk of car crashes for teenagers with ADHD

Age-related increases in brain inflammation may link Alzheimer's disease risk with sleep disturbance

Global study yields new insights into the effectiveness of social distancing messaging

Understanding how wisdom, resiliency and mastery work together to improve a person’s well-being later in life

Free, online program spotlights new medical devices, technologies to advance health care innovations

New approach to quantify cognitive decline in dogs could aid in the treatment of humans with Alzheimer’s

Complimentary tests to quantify cognitive changes in dogs could aid humans with Alzheimer's disease

Moderate fitness levels produce significantly larger immune response in breast cancer survivors

Children’s National performs first-ever HIFU surgery on a pediatric patient with neurofibromatosis

Northwestern and partners are part of mega NIH program to investigate precision nutrition

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Greater psychological distress linked with higher SARS-CoV-2 infection risk

Meth use and intimate partner violence drive exhaustion of immune cells in HIV patients

Statin treatment shown to be cost-effective for lowering cholesterol in young adults

Study examines how conflicting messages about health issues impact patient responses

Study looks at effectiveness and ethics of financial incentives for low-risk clinical trials

Researchers use control systems engineering tools to personalize fitness tracker messages

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