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Children and adults show differences in judgments about moral conflict, research finds

Is it better to struggle with moral conflict and ultimately choose to do the right thing or to do the right thing without feeling any turmoil in the first place? New research suggests that your answer may depend on how old you are.

5 Oct 2016

Scientists report early-stage development of potential nerve agent antidote

Nerve agents are molecular weapons that invade the body and sabotage part of the nervous system, causing horrific symptoms and sometimes death within minutes. Few antidotes exist, and those that do must be administered soon after an attack.

5 Oct 2016

Early marijuana use may lead to lower IQ and abnormal brain function

In a new study, scientists in London, Ontario have discovered that early marijuana use may result in abnormal brain function and lower IQ.

5 Oct 2016

Exposure to e-cigarette vapour induces negligible or no oxidative damage to lung epithelial cells

E-cigarette vapour is much less harmful to lung cells than cigarette smoke. Lab tests show that, unlike tobacco smoke, which causes oxidative stress and cell death, e-cigarette vapour does not. Oxidative stress and cell death are driving factors in the development of many smoking-related diseases such as COPD and lung cancer.

5 Oct 2016

Volunteering may decrease risk for developing cognitive problems among older adults

A new research study has shown that volunteering regularly over time may have benefits for older adults. The study was published in the Journal of the American Geriatrics Society.

5 Oct 2016

Animal studies examine role of raspberry products in weight management and motor function

The latest issue of the Journal of Berry Research includes two new animal studies that investigate the effects of raspberry consumption in helping to support healthy weight and motor function (strength, balance and coordination). Future studies are needed to support the results found in these studies.

5 Oct 2016

Mayo Clinic recommends four ways physicians can use individualized medicine to treat patients

Individualized medicine is no longer the lore of science fiction. It is offering new hope for patients with cancer, heart disease, depression and rare diseases for which there historically have been no diagnosis or treatment. And that's just the beginning.

5 Oct 2016

Many gay and bisexual men unaware that PrEP medication may reduce HIV risk

Only four in 10 gay and bisexual men in Baltimore without HIV are aware that pre-exposure prophylaxis medication (PrEP) may significantly reduce their risk of contracting the virus, even those who had recently visited a doctor or been tested for a sexually transmitted disease, new Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health research suggests.

5 Oct 2016

Ramp-up tones could be effective alerting method to reduce stress on firefighters

An article published in the Journal of Occupational and Environmental Hygiene that examines long-term health effects suffered by emergency responders indicates that "ramp-up" alert tones can help reduce stress on firefighters.

5 Oct 2016

Light smokers more likely to give up cigarettes after smoking ban, study finds

A new national study shows for the first time how smoking bans in cities, states and counties led young people living in those areas to give up, or never take up, the use of cigarettes.

5 Oct 2016

Many migrant farmworkers have visual impairment but do not receive routine vision screening

Migrant farmworkers have substantial rates of near- and distant-vision problems, but three-fourths have never had a vision screening test, reports a study in the October issue of Optometry and Vision Science, official journal of the American Academy of Optometry. The journal is published by Wolters Kluwer.

5 Oct 2016

Brain rehabilitation via a mobile app? An interview with Keith Cooper

When a person has a brain injury due to a stroke or a trauma, they typically start in a hospital emergency room to treat any life threatening injuries. They are then often transferred to an inpatient rehabilitation program at the hospital where they receive intensive physical and cognitive therapy until they are well enough to transition home.

5 Oct 2016

Vitamin E may reduce risk of pneumonia in nonsmoking elderly men

Administration of 50 mg per day of vitamin E decreased the risk of pneumonia in elderly male smokers by 72% after they quit smoking, according to a paper published in Clinical Interventions in Aging.

5 Oct 2016

Comprehensive online resource provides grief support to many Canadian users

Grief support is an unmet need for too many. To help address this need, the Canadian Virtual Hospice developed MyGrief.ca in collaboration with national and international grief experts including Dr. Robert Neimeyer, family members who have “been there” and pan-Canadian partners.

5 Oct 2016

Exposure to community violence linked to violent behavior among minority adolescent men

As exposure to community violence increases for adolescent men of color, symptoms of depression subside and violent behaviors increase, according to new research published in the Journal of Clinical Child & Adolescent Psychology, a journal of the Society of Clinical Child and Adolescent Psychology.

5 Oct 2016

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Children and adults show differences in judgments about moral conflict, research finds

Scientists report early-stage development of potential nerve agent antidote

Early marijuana use may lead to lower IQ and abnormal brain function

Exposure to e-cigarette vapour induces negligible or no oxidative damage to lung epithelial cells

Volunteering may decrease risk for developing cognitive problems among older adults

Animal studies examine role of raspberry products in weight management and motor function

Mayo Clinic recommends four ways physicians can use individualized medicine to treat patients

Many gay and bisexual men unaware that PrEP medication may reduce HIV risk

Ramp-up tones could be effective alerting method to reduce stress on firefighters

Light smokers more likely to give up cigarettes after smoking ban, study finds

Many migrant farmworkers have visual impairment but do not receive routine vision screening

Brain rehabilitation via a mobile app? An interview with Keith Cooper

Vitamin E may reduce risk of pneumonia in nonsmoking elderly men

Comprehensive online resource provides grief support to many Canadian users

Exposure to community violence linked to violent behavior among minority adolescent men

Independent panel of experts develop roadmap for preventing youth suicide

Two Staffordshire hospitals introduce pioneering technology to improve cervical cancer diagnosis

Sexual activity does not have negative impact on athletic performance

Renishaw launches unique healthcare facility at Miskin site in South Wales

Seattle Children’s Hospital opens new clinic to provide gender care for children, teens and young adults

Exploring the nanoscale: How AFM is transforming cosmetic science

Innovating Texture and Culture in Plant-Based Foods

Advancing brain microphysiological systems (bMPS)

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