A study conducted by researchers at Palo Alto University has shown artificial intelligence-based chatbots to be effective as a psychological intervention in Spanish speaking university […]
Study shows that rewarded life experiences are replayed and consolidated during sleep
Past neuroscience studies have consistently showed that sleep plays an important role in memory consolidation. For instance, some neuroimaging research showed that the brain regions […]
Study: Exposure to air pollution linked with increased mental health service use
Exposure to traffic-related air pollution is associated with increased mental health service-use among people recently diagnosed with psychotic and mood disorders such as schizophrenia and […]
Study reveals neuroendocrine tumor mortality patterns to inform treatment decisions
Among all patients with neuroendocrine tumors (NETs), the risk of dying of cancer was higher than that of dying of other causes, but mortality varies […]
Study shows missed potential for healthy life after a heart attack
Adherence to lifestyle advice and medications could add seven healthy years of life after a heart attack, according to a study presented at ESC Congress […]
Study finds recent or current COVID-19 infection linked to increased risk of dangerous blood clots during surgery
Venous thromboembolism (VTE) is a condition in which dangerous blood clots form in the veins and has been described as the number one preventable cause […]
Study identifies patients’ genetic risk for cardiovascular disease
A person’s genetics may hold the key to early intervention in cardiovascular disease, leading to better outcomes in patient care. Researchers at Baylor College of […]
Study predicts who may benefit from CAR-T cell therapy for blood cancers
A one-two punch envisioned by many as a way to improve treatment for some blood cancers may be more challenging to implement than previously expected, […]
Study reveals source of DNA mutations in melanoma
The mutations that give rise to melanoma result from a chemical conversion in DNA fueled by sunlight—not just a DNA copying error as previously believed, […]
Study finds breast cancer’s response to tumor stiffness may predict bone metastasis
In cases of breast cancer, bone metastasis—when cancer cells spread to new sites in the bone—causes the most breast cancer-related harm and is often incurable […]
Study explores how the perception of internal bodily signals influences the concept of self
In contrast with other animal species on Earth, over the course of their life, humans can develop a fairly clear idea of who they are […]
Study shows cigarette tax hikes can help boost bigger brands, hurt consumers
For decades, governments and health authorities have tried to steer people away from “vice” products such as tobacco, soda and alcohol through counter-marketing measures—things like […]
New study uncovers details behind the body’s response to stress
The biological mechanisms behind stress-related psychiatric conditions, including major depressive disorder and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), are poorly understood. New research now details the interplay […]
Study shows high rates of kidney disease among adults with diabetes
Some 42% of patients attending a dedicated diabetes clinic have signs of established chronic kidney disease, the first detailed research of its kind in Ireland […]