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Sensory stimulation enhances the capacity of human visual working memory, study finds
To complete tasks that require storing relevant visual details for short periods of time, such as…
Keto diet metabolite may power up CAR T cells to kill cancer
A simple dietary supplement may provide a new approach to boost CAR T cell function, according…
Doppler ultrasound reveals vitamin C can boost placental health in smokers
Previous studies by Oregon Health & Science University researchers have shown that taking vitamin C during…
End food and drink industry’s infiltration of UK children’s education, say experts
An investigation published by The BMJ reveals widespread influence of food and drink brands in schools…
Nerve regrowth findings could lead to a potential treatment for a common cause of blindness
Injured optic nerves can regrow toward the brain if treated properly, University of Connecticut scientists report…
How does the new self-serve HPV test work? A gynecologist explains
Earlier this year, the Food and Drug Administration approved a new human papillomavirus test that allows…
Detecting osteoarthritis before patients need joint replacement
An imaging technique currently available only at synchrotrons like the Canadian Light Source at the University…
WeightWatchers combined with weight loss medications may alter alcohol consumption, study finds
Researchers at Henry Ford Health, collaborating with WeightWatchers International, report that more than 40% of individuals…
Flexibility demands influence motor cortex’s involvement in execution of motor sequences, rat study finds
The motor cortex is a part of the mammalian brain and is known to support the…
Scientists find cause of rare devastating, autoimmune disease in Puerto Ricans—but also find potential treatment
A rare autoimmune condition with a tongue-twister of a name may impact people of Puerto Rican…
Glioblastoma treatment shows promise in mouse study
Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center-led researchers have identified a small molecule called gliocidin that kills glioblastoma…
Higher sweet beverage tax shows null result in lowing Philadelphia youth obesity
Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, the University of Pennsylvania, Harvard Medical School and the Harvard T.H. Chan…
Experiments show nerve cells of blind mice retain their visual function
The retina is often referred to as an “outpost of the brain”—after all, important steps in…
New malaria vaccine shows high protection in clinical trial
Researchers at Leiden University Medical Center and Radboud University Medical Center in the Netherlands have demonstrated…
Cricket balls can concuss and even kill batters—at all levels, helmet use must be taken seriously
The 10-year anniversary of the death of much-loved Australian cricketer Phillip Hughes falls on November 27.
Indian man awakes on funeral pyre
An Indian man awoke on a funeral pyre moments before it was to be set on…
Q&A: How school eligibility influences the spread of infectious diseases
A study in JAMA Network Open sheds light on how school attendance influences the spread of…
Brain tumor research identifies source of glioma’s deadly transformation
Gliomas are the most common brain tumors, and many start off growing slowly as “low-grade” tumors…
The health benefits of fright: A haunted house study
Aarhus University, Denmark, researchers suggest that recreational fear experiences, such as haunted house attractions, may reduce…
Study explores patient perceptions of behavioral flags in the emergency department
A study that investigates patient perceptions and the perceived benefits and harms associated with the use…
Clinical trial finds daily tablet increases growth in children with achondroplasia
A promising daily tablet is effective at increasing height and improving proportional limb growth in children…
Exploring how stressful life events affect internalizing and externalizing symptoms of psychopathology in childhood
Past psychology studies have consistently highlighted the link between adverse and traumatic life events and mental…
Traditional Mayan practices have long promoted unique levels of family harmony. But what effect is globalization having?
A new paper in the journal Child Development shows how some aspects of family interaction among…
The nutritional value of vegetables
According to Barbara Intermill, a registered dietitian nutritionist, fresh veggies certainly are best if available…and if…
Study explores how brain waves reflect melody predictions while listening to music
The human brain is highly skilled at detecting patterns in the world and using this information…
Daily exposure to intense cold can improve sleep quality
Daily full-body cryostimulation—exposure to extreme cold—improves sleep quality and mood in healthy young men and women,…
Human vision restored by stem cell replacement in regenerative medicine breakthrough
Researchers led by Osaka University in Japan have conducted the first human trial using induced pluripotent…
Community health workers spread across the US, even in rural areas
Kelly Engebretson was excited to get fitted for a prosthetic after having part of his leg…
Here are new guidelines for preventing stroke, the nation’s 4th biggest killer
The majority of strokes could be prevented, according to new guidelines aimed at helping people and…