Health
You’re having a heart attack; why not ask for help?
Sophia Antipolis, 28 May 2019: A perceived inability to act on symptoms could signify a life-threatening situation, according to research...
Young carers’ futures look bleak without flexible school support
Young Australians providing care for family members with mental illnesses, alcohol and drug addictions are struggling to keep up with...
Newly discovered mechanism reveals how Parkinson’s disease can spread between brain cells
Credit: Linköping University Tiny channels between nerve cells are involved in a newly discovered mechanism of how Parkinson's disease can...
Study reveals structure of a ‘master switch’ controlling cell division
Understanding the structure of the FoxM1 protein and how it works could guide development of new cancer-fighting drugs Unregulated cell...
How stress leads to Facebook addiction
Psychology Friends on social media such as Facebook can be a great source of comfort during periods of stress. However,...
‘Mindreading’ neurons capable of having expectations about the behavior of the others
They simulate decision-making processes, predicting the intentions of another individual. Dysfunctions in these 'simulation neurons' may explain difficulties in social...
The message that addiction is a disease makes substance users less likely to seek help
Research finds that people with substance-use problems who read a message describing addiction as a disease are less likely to...
Avalanche Victims: When can rewarming lead to survival?
An international study led by Eurac Research draws up the criteria for correctly assessing the chances of survivalCredit: Eurac Research...
Finding a cell’s true identity
New artificial intelligence tools sort cells into types and find commonalities among cells from new contexts based on patterns of...
Stiffening arteries in teenagers with persistent obesity
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg Children and adolescents with long-term obesity have increased arterial stiffness by their late teens, a...
New evidence: It’s not necessary to fast before complete cholesterol test
Study compares nonfasting lipid levels and fasting lipid levels in the same individuals, finding similar association with cardiovascular events even...
Inhibitory neurons have two types of impact on brain oscillations
A certain type of neuron, called inhibitory neurons, can have two types of overall effect on oscillations in the brain...
Pollen allergies occur more frequently in anxiety sufferers
Interplay between psychological factors and allergies in the research spotlight The team interviewed over 1,700 people from the Augsburg area...
Signalling protein discovery may lead to drug-based therapies to treat hyperparathyroidism
Credit: Duke-NUS Medical School SINGAPORE, 28 May 2019 - Overactive parathyroid glands,which control the body's blood calcium levels, can lead...
Thirty years after anorexia onset, fewer ill than healthy
Credit: Photo by Johan Wingborg A study that started in 1985 followed some 50 people who had become anorexic in...
First study to see if de-prescribing commonly used drug class prevents or delays dementia
Regenstrief researcher receives $3.3 million NIA award for cause and effect studyCredit: Regenstrief Institute INDIANAPOLIS - Regenstrief Institute research scientist...
Stem cell study determines most harmful vape liquids
Credit: Sun Czar Belous PHOENIX - Your favorite vape flavor may be more harmful than the nicotine itself. Using stem...
Researchers advance search for laboratory test to predict spread of breast cancer
Credit: Christopher L. Yankaskas Researchers at The Johns Hopkins University and other institutions report that a new laboratory test that...
Does being seen really make cyclists safer on the road?
UBC researcher says high-visibility clothing only part of the solutionCredit: UBCO Researchers from UBC Okanagan have determined motorists tended to...
New evidence supports surgery for rare type of brain lymphoma
Comprehensive review of published studies suggests surgery beneficial for one type of primary central nervous system lymphomaCredit: Alicia Ortega, M.S....
