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Medical Xpress / Choosing safer diabetes medications for older adults
Older adults with type 2 diabetes face a difficult trade-off: they are among the most vulnerable to medication-related harms yet are often underrepresented in the clinical trials that guide treatment decisions. A new study ...
Phys.org / Behavioral safety assessment may quantify the 'ability to see risk' to prevent industrial accidents
Seoul National University College of Engineering announced that a research team has developed a behavior-based safety assessment system capable of measuring construction workers' ability to perceive risks and respond appropriately ...
Phys.org / Marigold flowers show potential as a source of plant-based protein
Our current fascination with high-protein foods means plant-based protein now shows up in many food products. But rather than growing plants just for their protein, researchers wondered if edible flowers—like pot marigolds ...
Medical Xpress / These overlooked pregnancy symptoms can signal a life-threatening turn before anyone sees it coming
Ten previously unknown symptoms may indicate an increased risk of severe seizures in pregnant women with preeclampsia—enabling timely preventive treatment for the right patients. The findings, published in PLOS Medicine, ...
Medical Xpress / Why your brain turns against you during arguments, and what to do about it
My ex once told me, mid-argument, that I was the most unempathetic person he'd ever met. It was a low blow. I'm a clinical psychologist. Empathy is literally my job.
Medical Xpress / Placental contractions may occur in 6 of 10 healthy pregnancies, MRI scans reveal
The placenta contracts independently of the rest of the uterine wall, as seen in around 60% of 36 MRI-scanned healthy pregnancies, according to a new study published in the journal PLOS One by Louise Dewick of the University ...
Medical Xpress / B-cell clusters inside kidneys mark faster diabetic disease progression, new maps reveal
A detailed new map of the human kidney revealed a previously unrecognized form of diabetic kidney disease (DKD) marked by clusters of immune cells—specifically B cells—that are linked to faster disease progression. The findings ...
Phys.org / International partners boost peace agreement success, study finds
Over the past 50 years, nearly 4 in 10 peace agreements have failed within five years of signing. New research shows that when international partners help implement an accord, the odds improve—and the deeper their engagement, ...
Medical Xpress / Plant-based eating may reduce inflammation
Consuming a plant-based diet may help lower levels of a key marker of inflammation in the body, according to analysis of clinical trials led by University of Warwick researchers. The study, published in Nutrition, Metabolism ...
Medical Xpress / Patients in low-income neighborhoods are less likely to receive cancer screenings
People living in areas with fewer resources are less likely to receive cancer screenings from federal clinics, according to a recent study from the University of Georgia published in the Journal of General Internal Medicine.
Phys.org / More than fashion: Uncovering the psychology behind the activewear trend
Activewear has become an everyday staple for many Australian women, but new Edith Cowan University (ECU) research suggests it may be contributing to unexpected pressures around body image and appearance.
Tech Xplore / AI 'deadbots' can fuel pathological grief and affect how we deal with death
Due to recent developments in artificial intelligence (AI), it's now possible to digitally "revive" dead people and interact with them.
