Single mutation leads to big effects in autism-related gene
NIH study provides insight into one mechanism underlying the higher prevalence of males in some cases of autismCredit: Image courtesy ...
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Healthy Nevada Project participants report on COVID-19
14,000 Nevadans quickly report on signs and symptoms to enhance predictive public health models for NevadaCredit: DRI Reno, Nev. (March ...
Russian trolls on Twitter polarized vaccination during 2016 election cycle
Fake personas targeted pro- and anti-vaccination messages to Americans, based on their political preferencesCredit: D. Walter, During the 2016 election ...
Alcohol consumption by fathers before conception could negatively impact child development
UC Riverside researchers' mouse studies also show how a common nutrient can help babies of alcoholic momsCredit: Huffman lab, UC ...
New research sheds light on potentially negative effects of cannabis
Credit: WSU Coughing fits, anxiety and paranoia are three of the most common adverse reactions to cannabis, according to a ...
How at risk are you of getting a virus on an airplane?
New 'CALM' model on passenger movement developed using Frontera supercomputerCredit: TACC Fair or not, airplanes have a reputation for germs. ...
Do ER caregivers’ on-the-job emotions affect patient care?
UMass Amherst researcher tackles traditionally taboo subject in high-stress medical fieldCredit: UMass Amherst Doctors and nurses in emergency departments at ...
Psychiatric disorders after first birth reduce likelihood of subsequent children
Credit: Human Reproduction Women who suffer from psychiatric disorders such as depression, anxiety, mania and schizophrenia following the live birth ...
In politics and pandemics, trolls use fear, anger to drive clicks
Fake Facebook ads placed by Russians in 2016 earned 9 times more clicks than typical adsCredit: Courtesy: Chris Vargo/CU Boulder ...
Why life can get better as we age — study
Mindfulness helps wellbeing at all agesCredit: Flinders University People say life gets better with age. Now research suggests this may ...
Teeth serve as ‘archive of life,’ new research finds
Findings have implications for studying evolution of menopause, birth patterns, and offspring rearing of earlier humansCredit: Image courtesy of Paola ...
Public health leadership paramount to emerging coronavirus pandemic
Credit: Florida Atlantic University For decades, public health officials have directed the containment of emerging pandemics - perhaps most notably ...
National Poll: Many parents delay talking to kids about inappropriate touching
Despite expert recommendations to talk about good and bad touch during preschool years, just 3 in 5 parents agree that ...
Monty Python’s silly walk: A gait analysis and wake-up call to peer review inefficiencies
Credit: Chart created by Erin E. Butler and Nathaniel J. Dominy. Fifty years ago, Monty Python's famous sketch, "The Ministry ...
Robots popular with older adults
Psychologists at the University of Jena (Germany) study relationships between humans and machinesCredit: (Image: Anne Guenther/FSU Jena) (Jena, Germany) A ...
Healthier and happier without Facebook
PsychologyCredit: © RUB, Marquard The group headed by Dr. Julia Brailovskaia published their results in the journal "Computers in Human ...
Study: Layoffs lead to higher rates of violent offenses and property crimes
Displaced workers experienced a 20% increase in criminal charges the year after being laid offCredit: CWRU CLEVELAND-- Everyone knows that ...
Breastfeeding guide aims to help docs ease moms through tough 1st week
Credit: Dan Addison | UVA Communications A new guide seeks to ensure healthcare providers are ready to help new mothers ...
Demographics linked to choice not to vaccinate children in Texas, study finds
Credit: University of Texas at Austin Texans who are college-educated, live in suburban or urban areas, have higher median incomes ...
New study confirms value of family meals
Propels family meals movement as Americans celebrate National Nutrition MonthCredit: Food Marketing Institute Foundation A new study published in the ...