Have you ever wondered how your childhood relationship with your parents shaped the person you are today? Scientists have long known that early attachment to caregivers plays a crucial role in human development, but what about one of our closest…
Category: 5. Health
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Drug to slow Alzheimer’s well tolerated outside of clinical trial setting
The Food and Drug Administration’s approval in 2023 of lecanemab — a novel Alzheimer’s therapy shown in clinical trials to modestly slow disease progression — was met with enthusiasm by many in the field as it represented the first medication…
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Addressing hearing loss may reduce isolation among the elderly
Providing hearing aids and advice on their use may preserve social connections that often wane as we age, a new study shows. Its authors say that this approach could help ease the loneliness epidemic that older Americans face.
According to the…
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A chemical in plastics is tied to heart disease deaths
A common chemical in household plastics has been linked with heart disease deaths.
In 2018, about 13.5 percent of the more than 2.6 million deaths from cardiovascular disease among people ages 55 to 64 globally could have been…
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Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects
Boccia’s appeal and rising popularity comes from its showcase as a Paralympic sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. An Osaka Metropolitan University team has developed an extended reality version of the game as a…
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Different anesthetics, same result: Unconsciousness by shifting brainwave phase
At the level of molecules and cells, ketamine and dexmedetomidine work very differently, but in the operating room they do the same exact thing: anesthetize the patient. By demonstrating how these distinct drugs achieve the same result, a new…
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Your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you’re in the water for too long
Do your wrinkles always form in the same pattern every time you’re in the water for too long? According to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, the answer is yes.
A couple of years ago, Binghamton University…
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Cell death discovery could lead to next-gen drugs for neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers have discovered how to block cells dying, in a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
The team at WEHI in Melbourne, Australia, have identified a small molecule…
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Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows
Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants considered calorie information, they rated…
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As Rite Aid Closes Stores, Don’t Look For CVS Or Walgreens To Buy Them
Rite Aid announced that it is “pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for … More
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