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Researchers analyze people’s emotions, reactions in response to Hawaii false alarm

When Hawaiian Island residents received a false alarm text message that said "Ballistic missile threat inbound to Hawaii. Seek immediate shelter. This is not a drill," in January 2018, the result was not panic, according to new research from the University of Georgia.

28 Feb 2019

Joint use of tobacco and alcohol may increase neural damage in brain regions

Along with many other harmful health consequences, smoking tobacco causes chemical changes, oxidative stress and inflammation in the brain. Excessive alcohol use can have similar effects.

28 Feb 2019

New study reveals why environmental cues make quitting drug addiction even harder

It's known environmental cues can be strong triggers for those trying to kick a drug habit because those cues activate the brain's emotional and stimulus-response systems.

28 Feb 2019

Federal recognition of same-sex marriage improved well-being of individuals, study finds

Until the U.S. Supreme Court's Obergefell v. Hodges decision in 2015 provided federal recognition of same-sex marriage in the United States, individual state laws varied.

28 Feb 2019

Group dynamics-strategies offer better quality of life to cancer survivors, finds study

Study after study has shown that for cancer survivors, exercise is good. But what kind of exercise is best? A pilot study by Colorado researchers hints that group exercise and personal training may lead to similar physical gains, but that a specially designed class for cancer survivors incorporating group dynamics-strategies may increase quality of life beyond that of survivors using personal training.

28 Feb 2019

Persistant opioid use in the family may be risk factor for young adults after surgery

Having a family member with persistent opioid use may be a risk factor for young adults continuing prescriptions long after their own surgeries, a new Michigan Medicine study suggests.

28 Feb 2019

Study finds link between infant sleep duration and mother's level of education, prenatal depression

A new study analyzing data from Canadian parents has found that babies sleep less at three months of age if their mothers do not have a university degree, experienced depression during pregnancy or had an emergency cesarean-section delivery.

28 Feb 2019

Study examines if maternal prenatal vitamin use is linked to autism recurrence

This study examined whether prenatal vitamin use by mothers was associated with autism spectrum disorder recurrence in high-risk families.

28 Feb 2019

Study seeks to understand medication management challenges for home care providers

Medically high-risk patients and communication breakdowns between providers contribute to the difficulty of medication management for older adults receiving home health care, finds a study led by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing.

28 Feb 2019

Ohioans with subsidized health insurance mostly can't afford the care they need

Because of high out-of-pocket expenses, Ohioans who purchase subsidized health-exchange insurance often can't afford the care they need when they need it. That is a central finding of a new study from researchers at Case Western Reserve University School of Medicine.

28 Feb 2019

New research finds alterations in brain connectivity in OCD patients

Obsessive-compulsive disorder is characterized by alterations in brain connectivity, i.e., patients present a dysfunction related to the synchronization of activity between different groups of neurons, as evidenced by recent research.

28 Feb 2019

New strategy may alleviate motor disorders in Parkinson's patients

Scientists of the German Center for Neurodegenerative Diseases and the University Medical Center Goettingen have been able to alleviate motor disorders in mice that resemble those seen in Parkinson's patients.

28 Feb 2019

Survey: More than 40% of GPs intend to quit in next five years

A new survey of GPs has revealed that over 40% intend to leave general practice within the next five years, an increase of nearly a third since 2014.

28 Feb 2019

Changes in food variety, portion size over time potentially increased obesity epidemic

Despite the addition of some healthful menu items, fast food is even more unhealthy for you than it was 30 years ago.

28 Feb 2019

New model could help predict risk of suicidal behavior in at-risk young adults

Suicide is the second leading cause of death in the U.S. among those aged 15 to 34 years and yet, despite years of mental health research, our ability to predict suicidal behavior is only slightly better than chance.

27 Feb 2019

Simple method to measure continuity of care for GPs

New research has outlined a simple way to measure continuity of care for GPs, to benefit patients.

27 Feb 2019

Anti-rejection medications for kidney transplants linked to increased skin cancer risk

A study led by researchers at RCSI (Royal College of Surgeons in Ireland) has analyzed the pattern of skin cancer rates in kidney transplant patients, which suggests the increased risk is related to the anti-rejection medications.

27 Feb 2019

Study shows neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in patients suffering from agoraphobia

Patients suffering from panic disorder and agoraphobia are significantly impaired in daily life due to anxiety about getting into a situation due to apprehension about experiencing a panic attack, especially if escape may be difficult.

27 Feb 2019

Study tracks drinking habits of new parents

Most women dramatically reduce their alcohol intake on learning they are pregnant, but by the time their child is five they are back to their pre-pregnancy drinking levels, a new international study has found.

27 Feb 2019

Researchers explore why common antibiotic prescribed for diarrhea is failing

In the world of superbugs (bacteria that has grown resistant to antibiotics) Clostridioides difficile, a bacterium that causes diarrhea and colitis, is among the most stubborn.

27 Feb 2019

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Researchers analyze people’s emotions, reactions in response to Hawaii false alarm

Joint use of tobacco and alcohol may increase neural damage in brain regions

New study reveals why environmental cues make quitting drug addiction even harder

Federal recognition of same-sex marriage improved well-being of individuals, study finds

Group dynamics-strategies offer better quality of life to cancer survivors, finds study

Persistant opioid use in the family may be risk factor for young adults after surgery

Study finds link between infant sleep duration and mother's level of education, prenatal depression

Study examines if maternal prenatal vitamin use is linked to autism recurrence

Study seeks to understand medication management challenges for home care providers

Ohioans with subsidized health insurance mostly can't afford the care they need

New research finds alterations in brain connectivity in OCD patients

New strategy may alleviate motor disorders in Parkinson's patients

Survey: More than 40% of GPs intend to quit in next five years

Changes in food variety, portion size over time potentially increased obesity epidemic

New model could help predict risk of suicidal behavior in at-risk young adults

Simple method to measure continuity of care for GPs

Anti-rejection medications for kidney transplants linked to increased skin cancer risk

Study shows neural effects of cognitive behavioral therapy in patients suffering from agoraphobia

Study tracks drinking habits of new parents

Researchers explore why common antibiotic prescribed for diarrhea is failing

Advancing Motor Neuron Disease Diagnosis with Non-Invasive Ultrasound and AI

How agentic AI is reshaping laboratory workflows

Fourier 80: bringing benchtop NMR systems to the laboratory

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