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Phys.org / When helping hurts: How acts of goodwill can stall peace
At first glance, helping those on the other side of a conflict seems like an act of compassion and progress. Yet new research from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem shows that even seemingly well-intentioned initiatives ...
Phys.org / Porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus vaccine effectiveness linked to T cell response
A new study shows that the effectiveness of current vaccines against porcine reproductive and respiratory syndrome virus (PRRSV) is due to the response of T cells against the disease, rather than the production of antibodies. ...
Medical Xpress / DNA methylation patterns in newborns point to susceptibility to schizophrenia
Genetic susceptibility to neurodevelopmental conditions such as schizophrenia, autism, and ADHD can be linked, in part, to distinct epigenetic signatures in newborn cord blood. An analysis of nearly 6,000 newborns published ...
Medical Xpress / Non-opioid pain relief: Brain's 'cleanup crew' reveals a new target
Chronic pain is a daily reality for millions of Americans, interfering with their everyday activities and quality of life. An estimated 24.3% of adults in the United States experienced chronic pain in 2023, and current treatment ...
Phys.org / Seven in ten people think the papers regularly publish false information
The resignation of the BBC's director general and CEO of news is only the latest symptom of a deeper malaise in the media, a crisis of trust that runs through broadcasters and newspapers alike.
Phys.org / Autistic dogs? Neurodiversity in our pets and what it might mean for us
I live with several cocker spaniels. They are smart and affectionate, but sometimes air-headed, impulsive and extremely sensitive. It's common for friends to describe my dogs as "having ADHD" as one of my canine whirlwinds ...
Medical Xpress / Social needs screening improved with programs focusing on smaller populations
Social needs programs focused on smaller, targeted populations are more likely to screen and assist more patients, according to a systematic review published online Nov. 11 in the Annals of Internal Medicine.
Medical Xpress / How are patients using health care chatbots? Study finds some 'eye-openers'
A health care chatbot can be a patient's first point of contact for some sensitive conversations from mental health to billing, a new CU Anschutz study has found.
Medical Xpress / Medicaid expansion increases access to HIV prevention medication for high-risk populations
Medicaid expansion under the Affordable Care Act (ACA) significantly increased the number of people at risk of HIV diagnosis who were prescribed preexposure prophylaxis (PrEP), a preventative medication taken in pill or injectable ...
Medical Xpress / How people identify scents and perceive their pleasantness
In a new JNeurosci paper, Masako Okamoto and colleagues, from the University of Tokyo, explored the brain activity involved in smelling odors.
Medical Xpress / Screens that do good: How digital tools can help kids and teens stay healthy
Mobile phones and endless screen time are the bane of parents the world over. But while technology is often blamed for poor health in children and teenagers, new University of South Australia research suggests that the same ...
Medical Xpress / Learning to see after being born blind: Brain imaging study highlights infant adaptability
Some babies are born with early blindness due to dense bilateral congenital cataracts, requiring surgery to restore their sight. This period of several months without vision can leave a lasting mark on how the brain processes ...
