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Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Obesity has become a pressing worldwide health issue, with rates steadily rising over recent decades.

18 Apr 2024

Bridging science and practice: FSU experts support autism awareness

April is Autism Acceptance Month, an opportunity to raise public awareness and support for people with autism spectrum disorder (ASD).

18 Apr 2024

Neural inhibition crucial in soccer player performance

To pass or not to pass, that is the question faced by soccer players the world over in every match. It might be unsurprising that higher skilled players exhibit better execution of actions than lower skilled ones, but now an Osaka Metropolitan University-led research team has evidence that the neural process to suppress actions also plays an important role.

18 Apr 2024

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

In posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD), intrusive thoughts, changes in mood, and other symptoms after exposure to trauma can greatly impact a person's quality of life.

18 Apr 2024

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Cardiovascular diseases, including stroke and myocardial infarction, are the world's leading causes of mortality, accounting for over 18 million deaths a year.

18 Apr 2024

Online video therapy comparable to in-person visits after thumb CMC arthroplasty

For patients undergoing carpometacarpal (CMC) joint surgery for treatment of thumb osteoarthritis, the use of online video instruction for postoperative hand therapy is associated with outcomes similar to in-person therapy visits – while substantially reducing travel time and distance, reports a clinical trial in The Journal of Bone & Joint Surgery.

17 Apr 2024

Nursing resources key to improving patient experience ratings

The nursing work environment, nurse education, and staffing levels are independent factors affecting hospital scores on a key measure of patient-centered care – with significant implications for reimbursements, reports a study in Medical Care.

17 Apr 2024

Exclusionary practices in schools exacerbate challenging student behaviors

Managing problematic student behavior is one of the most persistent, challenging, and controversial issues facing schools today. Yet despite best intentions to build a more inclusive and punitive-free education system, school suspensions and expulsions remain.

17 Apr 2024

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

For patients with locally advanced prostate cancer, combined treatment with chemotherapy and hormonal therapy offers extended control of prostate-specific antigen (PSA) levels, compared to hormonal therapy alone, reports a study in the April issue of The Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of the American Urological Association.

17 Apr 2024

Excessive internet use plus lack of sleep, exercise linked to teen truancy and school absence

Spending too much time online to the point of compulsion and the neglect of other necessary activities, plus not sleeping or exercising enough, are linked to a heightened risk of both truancy and school absence due to illness among teens, finds research published online in the Archives of Disease in Childhood.

17 Apr 2024

New study sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma in college students

A new study by a counseling researcher at New York Institute of Technology sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma.

17 Apr 2024

Study explores the impact of gender stereotypes on mental health awareness in schools

Gender stereotypes mean that girls can be celebrated for their emotional openness and maturity in school, while boys are seen as likely to mask their emotional distress through silence or disruptive behaviors.

16 Apr 2024

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

A new study from Van Andel Institute scientists offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias.

16 Apr 2024

New digital program helps youth develop better coping skills through their parents' separation

As a child of divorce, Jesse L. Boring knew firsthand what it was like to go through, and the importance of providing accessible resources for children experiencing this life change.

16 Apr 2024

Research shows the importance of 'family' bonds in care homes

Care home residents receive much better care when they enjoy 'family' bonds with staff – but staff must be empowered to create these bonds, new research has found.

16 Apr 2024

Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response

Study discusses the potential of universal influenza vaccines, emphasizing the importance of antibody breadth and Fc receptor (FcR) effector functions in protecting against various influenza strains, including those with pandemic potential.

15 Apr 2024

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

It's happening every day. From our water, our food and even the air we breathe, tiny plastic particles are finding their way into many parts of our body.

15 Apr 2024

Texas A&M scientists elucidate how phages disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Bacterial infections pose significant challenges to agriculture and medicine, especially as cases of antibiotic-resistant bacteria continue to rise.

15 Apr 2024

Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders

Rice University engineers have developed the smallest implantable brain stimulator demonstrated in a human patient.

15 Apr 2024

NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects

This year, New Jersey Health Foundation (NJHF) granted $135,000 in awards to three Kessler Foundation scientists to support pilot research projects that exhibit promising potential.

13 Apr 2024

students News and Research

Study explores tocotrienols' neuroprotective effects in obesity-related cognitive decline

Bridging science and practice: FSU experts support autism awareness

Neural inhibition crucial in soccer player performance

Study pinpoints 95 locations in the genome associated with risk of developing PTSD

Discovery of new vascular cell type may pave way for novel strategies to treat cardiovascular diseases

Online video therapy comparable to in-person visits after thumb CMC arthroplasty

Nursing resources key to improving patient experience ratings

Exclusionary practices in schools exacerbate challenging student behaviors

Combined chemohormonal therapy for locally advanced prostate cancer offers extended control of PSA levels

Excessive internet use plus lack of sleep, exercise linked to teen truancy and school absence

New study sheds light on the relationship between race and mental health stigma in college students

Study explores the impact of gender stereotypes on mental health awareness in schools

Study reveals molecular changes in brain cells with Lewy bodies

New digital program helps youth develop better coping skills through their parents' separation

Research shows the importance of 'family' bonds in care homes

Study shows potential for universal flu vaccine with broad antibody response

Study reveals microplastics' significant impact on digestive pathways

Texas A&M scientists elucidate how phages disarm antibiotic-resistant bacteria

Breakthrough brain stimulator could revolutionize treatment for neurological disorders

NJHF awards $135K to Kessler Foundation scientists for pilot research projects

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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