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Study: 15-minute focused-attention meditation blurs boundary between self and the environment

An experimental study with nonmeditator participants revealed that a 15-minute focused-attention meditation session blurred the boundary between the self and the environment, aligning with the feeling of the body's boundaries fading reported by meditators.

26 Jun 2024

UCL's insights on vaccine technology transfers to low- and middle-income countries

A new science policy briefing on vaccine technology transfers to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs), written by UCL researchers, informed discussions at the United Nations.

26 Jun 2024

Children advocate for equal opportunities in the classroom, study shows

A new Child Development study by researchers at the University of Maryland, Furman University, Education Northwest and University of Hawaiʻi at Manoa in the United States, examined whether children think it's unfair for a teacher to select students from only one gender or ethnic group for leadership duties.

26 Jun 2024

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Even though there is substantial variability in the contents and nutritional profiles of plant-based meat alternatives (PBMAs), the nutritional profiles tend to reflect a heart-healthy dietary pattern.

26 Jun 2024

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Moderate levels of physical activity and fitness may be linked to a reduced risk of amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

A drug used to prevent migraine may also be effective in people with migraine who experience rebound headaches, according to a new study published in the June 26, 2024, online issue of Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology.

26 Jun 2024

Adaptive therapy approach can reduce toxicity and drug resistance in ovarian cancer

Ovarian cancer, often diagnosed at an advanced stage, presents significant treatment challenges because patients tend to develop resistance to conventional therapies quickly.

26 Jun 2024

Study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals

A new study published by an international multidisciplinary team of researchers including faculty at Binghamton University, State University of New York, documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals and reveals that they were capable of providing altruistic care and support for a vulnerable member of their social group.

26 Jun 2024

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Chemotherapy is known to cause behavioral side effects, including cognitive decline. Notably, the gut microbiome communicates with the brain to affect behavior, including cognition.

26 Jun 2024

Hybrid schistosomes from cattle complicate human disease control

Effective control of bovine schistosomiasis will be required to meet disease elimination targets in humans, new research shows.

26 Jun 2024

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

A pilot study conducted by Kessler Foundation researchers has shown promising results in the use of methylphenidate to enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis (MS).

26 Jun 2024

Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity

A significant new study published in the Cyborg Bionic Systems journal by Fanli Kong and colleagues sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity, particularly focusing on the basolateral amygdala (BLA) in rats.

26 Jun 2024

NCCN survey reveals ongoing shortages in crucial cancer medications

The National Comprehensive Cancer Network (NCCN) - a nonprofit alliance of leading cancer centers - is publishing new results for its latest survey on cancer drug shortages in the United States.

26 Jun 2024

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Transgender women are still at risk for prostate cancer. A new study led by Cedars-Sinai Cancer investigators, published in the peer-reviewed Journal of the American Medical Association, concludes that current screening guidelines could miss early-stage prostate cancer in transgender women on hormone therapy.

26 Jun 2024

Social media use does not impact all adolescents in the same way, study suggests

A new study that looked for relationships between early social media use and depression across adolescence and into young adulthood found that certain factors may make social media more risky or protective regarding depression.

26 Jun 2024

Review finds no proven clinical benefit to strict salt restriction for patients with heart failure

For decades, it's been thought that people with heart failure should drastically reduce their dietary salt intake, but some studies have suggested that salt restriction could be harmful for these patients.

26 Jun 2024

Experts publish guidance to help safely and equitably implement Palforzia peanut oral immunotherapy

Based on focus groups with children and young people with peanut allergy, experts have published guidance for clinicians working in the UK's National Health Service (NHS) to help them safely and equitably implement Palforzia® peanut oral immunotherapy.

26 Jun 2024

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Study: 15-minute focused-attention meditation blurs boundary between self and the environment

UCL's insights on vaccine technology transfers to low- and middle-income countries

Children advocate for equal opportunities in the classroom, study shows

Plant-based meat substitutes show promise for heart health

Moderate physical activity may be linked to reduced risk of ALS later in life

Atogepant may decrease the risk of developing rebound headache in people with migraine

Adaptive therapy approach can reduce toxicity and drug resistance in ovarian cancer

Study documents the first case of Down syndrome in Neandertals

Chemotherapy's cognitive side effects tied to gut microbiome disruption

Hybrid schistosomes from cattle complicate human disease control

Methylphenidate may enhance oculomotor function in individuals with multiple sclerosis

Study sheds light on the intricate relationship between depression and brain activity

NCCN survey reveals ongoing shortages in crucial cancer medications

Current screening guidelines could miss prostate cancer in transgender women receiving estrogen

Social media use does not impact all adolescents in the same way, study suggests

Review finds no proven clinical benefit to strict salt restriction for patients with heart failure

Experts publish guidance to help safely and equitably implement Palforzia peanut oral immunotherapy

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