Put down devices, let your mind wander, study suggests
People consistently underestimate how much they would enjoy spending time alone with their own thoughts, without anything to distract them, according to research published by the American Psychological Association. “Humans have a striking ability to immerse themselves in their own…
Read MoreThe bat-virus relationship examined
While bats are found in abundance in most parts of the world, particularly in tropical and temperate climates, they rarely cause problems to human beings. However, over the past several years, bats have emerged as potential vectors of several viruses,…
Read MoreScientists develop effective intranasal mumps-based COVID-19 vaccine candidate: Results in animals suggest potential to enhance MMR childhood vaccine
New research has advanced COVID-19 vaccine work in several ways: using a modified live attenuated mumps virus for delivery, showing that a more stable coronavirus spike protein stimulates a stronger immune response, and suggesting a dose up the nose has…
Read MoreChemotherapy drugs from ‘rogue’ online pharmacies could endanger leukemia patients
Patients seeking to purchase chemotherapy drugs online face a confusing array of websites, over half of which potentially operate unsafely or illegally, finds a new study in the July 2022 issue of JNCCN—Journal of the National Comprehensive Cancer Network. A…
Read MoreWhitney Port Shares Son, Sonny, 'Tested Her' for a Few Years in a Heartfelt & Relatable Birthday Message
Whitney Port and husband Tim Rosenman’s, son, Sonny, just turned five! Like any other proud mom, Port penned a short-but-sweet birthday message to celebrate the milestone on Instagram — and she made a point to clarify not all these past…
Read MoreResearchers determine that AI-based tools have not yet reached full diagnostic potential in COVID-19
Published by the journal Radiology: Artificial Intelligence, a prospective observational study across 12 hospital systems from the University of Minnesota Medical School has evaluated the real-time performance of an interpretable artificial intelligence (AI) model to detect COVID-19 from chest X-rays….
Read MoreGene that causes deadliest brain tumor also causes childhood cancers
A gene that UVA Health researchers discovered is responsible for the deadliest type of brain tumor is also responsible for two forms of childhood cancer, the scientists have found. The new discovery may open the door to the first targeted…
Read MoreResident thriving model defined in new study
A concept of Aristotle, eudaimonia is when a “flourishing life incorporates both a subjective feeling of satisfaction as well as a value-oriented purpose,” says authors of the recent paper, “Thriving in Residency: a Qualitative Study.” Yale Medicine/Pediatrics Resident Joshua H….
Read MoreSome types of stress could be good for brain functioning
It may feel like an anvil hanging over your head, but that looming deadline stressing you out at work may actually be beneficial for your brain, according to new research from the Youth Development Institute at the University of Georgia….
Read MoreDiabetes: The sweet snack that could lower blood sugar in hours and prevent the condition
Type 2 diabetes can be a 'devastating diagnosis' says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
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