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Medical Xpress / Study reveals long-term associations of strangulation-related brain injury from intimate partner violence

A study by Mass General Brigham investigators found self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation.

18 hours ago in Health
Phys.org / U.S. employee well-being hit new low in 2024, survey reveals

New research from the Human Capital Development Lab at the Johns Hopkins Carey Business School analyzes the state of the American workforce in 2024 and shows an overall decline in employee well-being compared to years prior.

20 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Physicians map patients' brain waves to personalize epilepsy treatment

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new, personalized approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. By mapping each patient's unique brain wave patterns, the method allows physicians ...

20 hours ago in Neuroscience
Phys.org / Interpreting the world through statistics

If there's one thing that's certain in a digital world, it's that we are surrounded by ever-increasing amounts of data. From your daily step counts to weather reports to global market trends, data is everywhere.

20 hours ago in Other Sciences
Medical Xpress / Does masturbating really help menopause symptoms? New research says yes

About 1 in 10 perimenopausal or menopausal women masturbate to relieve their symptoms, according to a study that has generated media interest around the world.

18 hours ago in Obstetrics & gynaecology
Tech Xplore / Experts detect AI text by looking for human idiosyncrasies, like word variation and complex sentences

One of the things that AI doesn't have that humans have in abundance is fingerprints.

20 hours ago in Hi Tech & Innovation
Medical Xpress / Exercising in mid and later life can reduce dementia risk, new study suggests

For years, scientists have known that moving our bodies can sharpen our minds. Physical activity boosts blood flow to the brain, enhances neuroplasticity and reduces chronic inflammation. These processes are believed to protect ...

Medical Xpress / Is malaria messaging working? African biostatisticians have the data

Edson Mwebesa, Fellow at the Wits-based Sub-Saharan Africa Advanced Consortium for Biostatistics (SSACAB), knows children who died from late-diagnosed malaria. His research has also revealed that malaria is more prevalent ...

Phys.org / Those helping the homeless are hurting too, according to study

The prevalence of adverse childhood experiences (ACEs) among homeless services workers is associated with career burnout and secondary traumatic stress, according to a new study by a University at Buffalo social work researcher.

19 hours ago in Other Sciences
Tech Xplore / You got a drone for the holidays. Now what?

They perform spectacular shows at amusement parks and sporting events. They deliver medicine and help monitor security. They make great gifts. What are they?

20 hours ago in Consumer & Gadgets
Tech Xplore / Data centers' insatiable demand for electricity is changing the entire energy sector, say researchers

When the first large language models were unleashed, it triggered a headache for authorities around the world as they tried to figure out how to satisfy data centers' endless demand for electricity.

12 hours ago in Energy & Green Tech
Medical Xpress / Q&A: Navigating weight loss—when to consider bariatric surgery after GLP-1 therapy

People who have used GLP-1 medications—better known by their brand names like Ozempic, Mounjaro or Wegovy—have likely seen meaningful changes in their health, such as improved blood sugar, lower blood pressure and weight ...

18 hours ago in Surgery