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Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Referred to as a "Beacon of Hope," Penn Medicine's new Pavilion, one of the largest hospital projects underway in the United States, opens to staff, patients, and visitors this month.

11 Oct 2021

Study shows sleep loss does not interfere with ability to evaluate emotional situations

It's no secret that going without sleep can affect people's mood, but a new study shows it does not interfere with their ability to evaluate emotional situations.

11 Oct 2021

Women on lower incomes more likely to suffer from pre and post-natal depression

A longitudinal study of Queensland families has found women on lower incomes are more likely to suffer from pre and post-natal depression.

11 Oct 2021

Bariatric surgery rates increased after Medicaid expansion, study shows

Following the Affordable Care Act (ACA) Medicaid expansion, access to bariatric surgery as a treatment for obesity increased by 31% annually for lower-income Medicaid-covered and uninsured white adults age 26 to 64 but not for Hispanic and Black adults, according to research conducted by scientists at Wake Forest School of Medicine.

8 Oct 2021

Research examines the impact of managers' active listening on employees' sense of job insecurity

Between the financial disruptions of the COVID-19 pandemic and the pervasive lack of stability throughout a rapidly shifting global economy, many workers will face job insecurity at some point in their careers.

8 Oct 2021

New conceptual framework for protecting urban mental health

People who live in cities face many challenges that threaten their mental health. In countries in which relatively higher numbers of people live in cities, depression, anxiety and addiction are generally more common.

7 Oct 2021

Adolescents' breakfast habits affected by socio-economic and gender inequalities, study finds

Breakfast is the first meal of the day and is vital for providing the energy needed to start the school day. It is, therefore, extremely important, especially during periods of growth and learning, such as adolescence.

7 Oct 2021

COVID-19 pandemic may have promoted unhealthy eating in the U.K.

A new study discusses dietary changes as a result of the pandemic.

6 Oct 2021

Gene expression changes during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection may decide long-COVID symptoms

A team of US-based scientists has recently revealed the changes in gene expression profiles associated with the long-term consequences of COVID-19.

6 Oct 2021

Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Dementia

News-Medical speaks to Dr. Yana Vinogradova about her latest research into menopausal hormone therapy (MHT) and its unassociated risk to dementia.

6 Oct 2021

$35.1 million US grant focuses on investigating sleep disorder linked to neurodegeneration

People with rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder act out their dreams. While sleeping safely in bed, for example, they might throw up their arms to catch an imaginary ball, or try to run from an illusory assailant.

5 Oct 2021

Managing metabolic disease through time-restricted eating

In this interview, News-Medical speaks to Dr. Satchin Panda about his latest research into time-restricted eating and how it can be used to manage metabolic diseases.

5 Oct 2021

Solitary confinement condemns many prisoners to long-term health issues

Sometimes, Pamela Winn isn't sure how to connect with people, even those she loves, like her 9-month-old granddaughter. When the baby is in her arms, "I sit there quietly, and I don't know what to say. What to do," she said, her eyes filling with tears. "My socializing skills are just not there anymore."

5 Oct 2021

Certain teens may be at higher risk for online threats, finds study

While the Internet has many benefits such as increased access to education, it also has risks like access to pornography and the potential for online victimization and exploitation - and new research has found that certain teens may be at higher risk for these threats.

4 Oct 2021

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Penn Medicine's new Pavilion is set to open this month to staff, patients, and visitors

Study shows sleep loss does not interfere with ability to evaluate emotional situations

Women on lower incomes more likely to suffer from pre and post-natal depression

Bariatric surgery rates increased after Medicaid expansion, study shows

Research examines the impact of managers' active listening on employees' sense of job insecurity

New conceptual framework for protecting urban mental health

Adolescents' breakfast habits affected by socio-economic and gender inequalities, study finds

COVID-19 pandemic may have promoted unhealthy eating in the U.K.

Gene expression changes during acute SARS-CoV-2 infection may decide long-COVID symptoms

Menopausal Hormone Therapy and Dementia

$35.1 million US grant focuses on investigating sleep disorder linked to neurodegeneration

Managing metabolic disease through time-restricted eating

Solitary confinement condemns many prisoners to long-term health issues

Certain teens may be at higher risk for online threats, finds study

New campaign launched to help adults improve their mental wellbeing

Nearly 20% of adults have elevated troponin levels after major non-cardiac surgery

Online searches for arthritis symptoms increase among UK residents

Study finds no link between menopausal hormone therapy and increased risk of dementia

Scientists link insulin resistance to increased risk of developing major depressive disorder

Alzheimer’s drug targets people with mild cognitive impairment. What does that mean?

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) eBook

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

Sleep News and Research

Latest Sleep News and Research

Industry Focus eBook - Forensics & toxicology (2nd edition) eBook

Redefining control and consistency in anaerobic microbiome workflows

AI in Healthcare: How generative tools are transforming clinical practice

The future of automation: Machine learning–driven hepatocyte and organoid counting

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