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Models of “mindful self-regulation” can help make healthy behavior changes

A growing body of evidence supports the effectiveness of mindfulness approaches to promote positive changes in health behaviors.

11 Nov 2020

Study may help develop recovery and prevention paths for gambling addiction

For the first time, new research conducted by SISSA and by the University of Roma Tre identifies narrative markers of gambling addiction and paves the way to innovative approaches for therapy and prevention.

11 Nov 2020

Postdoctoral fellow at LSU Health New Orleans becomes first NIH Outstanding Scholar

Khanh Do, PhD, a postdoctoral fellow at LSU Health New Orleans Neuroscience Center of Excellence, is a member of the first group chosen by the National Institutes of Health (NIH) as NIH Outstanding Scholars in Neuroscience.

11 Nov 2020

Study shows how perceptions of beauty drive people’s appetite and spending decisions

As the holiday season nears, thoughts of pumpkin pies, roasted chestnuts and turkey dinners fill our dreams and our grocery shopping lists.

11 Nov 2020

MeToo movement sheds light on sexual harassment in neurosurgery

It's 2020, and as much as we wish it weren't so, sexual harassment is still with us. One need only look at social media or a steady stream of court cases: most recently, the #MeToo movement has cast a light on sexual harassment.

11 Nov 2020

Innovative technology to develop safe, comfortable footwear for active older people

A project that will use cutting-edge technology to develop safe and comfortable footwear for active older people has received a grant from UK Research and Innovation (UKRI).

11 Nov 2020

Study: Physical education should focus on improving physical skills, not weight loss

For adults, the goal of exercise is often to shed some pounds, but new research from the University of Georgia suggests the objective should be different for kids.

11 Nov 2020

Demolition of abandoned houses does not reduce nearby crime, finds study

Cities across the country have sought ways to improve neighborhood safety and in recent years have pointed to demolishing abandoned housing as a way to achieve the goal.

11 Nov 2020

Surgery studies show progress, opportunity to decrease opioid prescribing

Having surgery means placing complete trust in a team of professionals, and counting on them to fix what's wrong while keeping surgical risks as low as possible.

11 Nov 2020

Loneliness levels highest in the 20s and lowest in the 60s, finds study

Loneliness is a prevalent and serious public health problem impacting health, well-being and longevity. Seeking to develop effective interventions, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine examined the psychological and environmental factors that lead to patterns of loneliness in different age groups.

10 Nov 2020

Study highlights challenges of fieldwork for LGBTQ+ geoscientists

For a geoscientist, the benefits of performing fieldwork are countless. Researching in nature gives geoscientists firsthand contact with the earth's raw materials and a chance to test ideas and develop theories -- as well as to make new discoveries.

10 Nov 2020

Study finds diabetes epidemic among Xavante indigenous community in Central Brazil

The Xavante, one of the indigenous communities most vulnerable to SARS-CoV-2 in Brazil, are suffering from an epidemic of diabetes, a "silent" disease considered a risk factor for severe COVID-19.

10 Nov 2020

Wearable exoskeletons could reduce physical strain in nurses

Wearable exoskeletons are increasingly being used in physically demanding jobs to support good ergonomics and augment muscular strength. In ground-breaking studies led by researchers at Tampere University and LUT University in Finland, exoskeleton vests were worn by nurses to discover how the new technology would suit the special requirements of patient care.

10 Nov 2020

Study examines the effects of simple measures on the health of active older adults

The DO-HEALTH study led by Zurich-based geriatrician Professor Heike Bischoff-Ferrari has examined the effects of simple measures on the health of healthy adults aged 70 or older.

10 Nov 2020

Trump’s anti-abortion zeal shook fragile health systems around the world

In Ethiopia, health clinics for teenagers once supported by U.S. foreign aid closed down. In Kenya, a decades-long effort to integrate HIV testing and family planning unraveled.

10 Nov 2020

Orange County struggles with health equity — and battles state restrictions

California's most popular amusement park has become the focal point of a struggle over how best to contain COVID-19 while keeping the economy afloat.

10 Nov 2020

Burnout has greater impact on work stress than vice versa

Work stress and burnout are mutually reinforcing. Surprisingly, the effect of work stress on burnout is much smaller than the effect of burnout on work stress.

10 Nov 2020

New report highlights the value in preventing and reducing stroke

A report released today has found thousands of lives and billions of dollars could be saved annually by preventing stroke and improving access to treatment and care.

10 Nov 2020

Hospitals having to cancel planned procedures to cope with the rise in ‘very sick’ patients, says BMA

‘Incredibly concerning’ hospitals having to cancel procedures at very early stage of winter, says BMA

10 Nov 2020

Medical diagnoses of “diseases of despair” increase in Pennsylvania

Medical diagnoses involving alcohol-related disorders, substance-related disorders and suicidal thoughts and behaviors – commonly referred to as diseases of despair – increased in Pennsylvania health insurance claims between the years 2007 and 2018, according to researchers from Penn State Clinical and Translational Science Institute and Highmark Health Enterprise Analytics.

10 Nov 2020

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Models of “mindful self-regulation” can help make healthy behavior changes

Study may help develop recovery and prevention paths for gambling addiction

Postdoctoral fellow at LSU Health New Orleans becomes first NIH Outstanding Scholar

Study shows how perceptions of beauty drive people’s appetite and spending decisions

MeToo movement sheds light on sexual harassment in neurosurgery

Innovative technology to develop safe, comfortable footwear for active older people

Study: Physical education should focus on improving physical skills, not weight loss

Demolition of abandoned houses does not reduce nearby crime, finds study

Surgery studies show progress, opportunity to decrease opioid prescribing

Loneliness levels highest in the 20s and lowest in the 60s, finds study

Study highlights challenges of fieldwork for LGBTQ+ geoscientists

Study finds diabetes epidemic among Xavante indigenous community in Central Brazil

Wearable exoskeletons could reduce physical strain in nurses

Study examines the effects of simple measures on the health of active older adults

Trump’s anti-abortion zeal shook fragile health systems around the world

Orange County struggles with health equity — and battles state restrictions

Burnout has greater impact on work stress than vice versa

New report highlights the value in preventing and reducing stroke

Hospitals having to cancel planned procedures to cope with the rise in ‘very sick’ patients, says BMA

Medical diagnoses of “diseases of despair” increase in Pennsylvania

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