A study finds that belief in conspiracy theories and its effect upon individual behaviors rose between March and July 2020. While many other countries have managed to control the spread of COVID-19, the death toll from the disease continues to rise in the United States. The Annenberg Public Policy Center (APPC) at the University of […]
A Cochrane Review into the effectiveness of hospital-based specialist palliative care has found evidence that when compared to usual care, it may slightly improve patient satisfaction and depression, and increase the chances of patients dying in their preferred place (measured by home death). The effectiveness and cost-effectiveness of hospital-based specialist palliative care for adults with […]
Scientists have identified key molecules that mediate radioresistance in glioblastoma multiforme; these molecules are a potential target for the treatment of this brain cancer. Glioblastoma multiforme (GBM), is the most aggressive type of brain cancer. It is treated by radiation therapy combined with chemotherapy. However, even with treatment, the five-year survival rate for GBM is […]
As many as 70% of very premature infants (born earlier than 32 weeks gestation) show signs of white matter abnormalities at birth. But only some of those infants go on to develop cognitive, language, motor, or behavioral disorders as they grow. Now, scientists say a new software tool can employ MRI scan data to predict […]
A Phase 1 trial of an investigational mRNA vaccine to prevent SARS-CoV-2 infection has shown that the vaccine is well-tolerated and generates a strong immune response in older adults. A report published today in the New England Journal of Medicine describes the findings from the study, which was supported by the National Institute of Allergy […]
Oxytocin is one of the most important hormones between a mother and her baby. Researchers at Kyoto University and Azabu University in Japan report in a new study that the levels of oxytocin correspond to a mother’s sensitivity to happy and angry adults. The findings, published in Biology Letters, give new insights on the behavioral […]
Researchers have led an international study identifying the cardiac cells responsible for repairing the damage to the heart after infarction. These “restorative” cells are a subpopulation of cardiac fibroblasts that play a fundamental role in the creation of the collagen scar needed to avoid the rupture of the ventricular wall. The research also reveals the […]
Arthritis is a common condition that can affect people of all ages, according to the NHS. But regularly adding certain spices to your diet could help to protect against the condition, it’s believed. Arthritis pain can lead to a number of debilitating symptoms that patients will want to try and avoid. The condition can make […]
Cannabinoids, a class of prescription pills that contain synthetically-made chemicals found in marijuana, are associated with a 64 percent increase in death among older adults with chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), according to the first published data on the impact of cannabinoids on the respiratory health of individuals with the lung disease. The findings, published […]
The global pandemic has sharpened the awareness that people’s health and wellbeing are paramount. However, it is not only about employees’ health, but also their motivation, effectiveness, and trust in the workplace. With numerous COVID-19 lockdowns lifted, organisations are looking into different measures to protect their staff. Given the number of offices and other places […]
