Research led by the University of Birmingham and Birmingham Women’s and Children’s NHS Foundation Trust has revealed new insight into the biological mechanisms of the long-term positive health effects of breastfeeding in preventing disorders of the immune system in later…
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Casual smoking can lead to nicotine addiction, says study
According to diagnostic criteria, even those who consider themselves to be casual smokers might be addicted to cigarettes. According to findings published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, researchers at Penn State College of Medicine and Duke University found…
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Resistance to certain cancer therapies may be caused by loss of anti-tumour protein : Study
According to Penn State College of Medicine researchers, the absence of a protein that works to prevent tumour formation may explain why some patients are resistant to common cancer therapy. They said that testing cancers for the presence of this…
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Research reveals compromised transfer of SARS-CoV-2-specific antibodies through placenta
Recent analyses indicate that pregnant women and newborns may face elevated risks of developing more severe cases of COVID-19 following SARS-CoV-2 infection. New research led by investigators at Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and published in Cell reveals lower than expected…
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New year, new nudge? Consumer psychology research could help people develop sustainable healthy habits
People looking to adopt a healthier lifestyle may benefit from new apps designed to sustain behavior change to new research being carried out by the University of Reading. Experts in consumer behavior Dr. Elena Millan and Professor Adrian Palmer, and…
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Research strongly suggests COVID-19 virus enters the brain
More and more evidence is coming out that people with COVID-19 are suffering from cognitive effects, such as brain fog and fatigue. And researchers are discovering why. The SARS-CoV-2 virus, like many viruses before it, is bad news for the…
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Irrelevant information interferes with making decisions, new research reveals
Especially during the holidays, online shopping can be overwhelming. Have you ever found yourself spending hours comparing nearly identical products, delving into details that don’t actually matter to you? Have you ever finally reached a decision only to find that…
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Laughing is good for your mind and your body – here’s what the research shows
Amusement and pleasant surprises—and the laughter they can trigger—add texture to the fabric of daily life. Those giggles and guffaws can seem like just silly throwaways. But laughter, in response to funny events, actually takes a lot of work, because…
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How to choose the right Christmas gift: tips from psychological research
Christmas is a time of celebration, relaxation and gift giving. But choosing gifts can also make it a time of stress and anxiety. The wrong gift can actually do more harm than good. Here is some advice, based on decades…
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New research confirms obesity is a cause of kidney disease
Scientists at the University of Oxford have discovered that obesity can increase the chances of someone developing kidney disease. Funded by Kidney Research UK and the Medical Research Council, this new study has found that fat all over the body…
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