Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Cornell University researchers have found that the pupil is key to understanding how, and when, the brain forms strong, long-lasting memories. By studying mice equipped with…
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Will Colorado’s new approach work?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain When the idea of price transparency first took hold outside purely academic circles, the pitch was simple: Coloradans would save themselves and the system money by…
Distinct driving patterns seen for seniors with major depressive disorder
Older adults with major depressive disorder (MDD) demonstrate distinct and riskier driving behaviors than those without MDD, according to a study published online Dec. 30 in JAMA Network Open. Ganesh…
Guidance issued for use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain
In a guideline published online Dec. 9 in Schizophrenia Bulletin, recommendations are presented for the use of metformin to prevent antipsychotic-induced weight gain (AIWG). Aoife Carolan, from Saint John of…
Why one Colorado county has seen a steady drop in its suicide rate over five years
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Over the last five years, Larimer County in northern Colorado has seen what appears to be a steady, sustained drop in its suicide rate—a potentially significant…
Kidneys crucial for high-altitude acclimatization, research indicates
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A study by a Mount Royal University physiologist and his team demonstrates the key role of the kidneys in acclimatization to high altitude, and illustrates another…
Study indicates improved health care value cannot be achieved by hospital mergers and acquisitions alone
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Mergers and acquisitions of U.S. hospitals and health systems rarely improve the quality of care delivered or result in lower health care costs and prices, according…
Children can be more vulnerable in the heat—here’s how to protect them this summer
by Wen-Qiang He, James Smallcombe, Natasha Nassar and Ollie Jay, The Conversation Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Extreme heat is increasingly common in Australia and around the world and besides making…
Transform the daily grind to make life more interesting—three strategies to help you attain the good life
Credit: Hachette Book Group Imagine it’s Monday morning, too cold and too dark, but once that alarm goes off, you know you’ve got to rally. The kids have to get…
Nutrient profiling systems use algorithms to simplify picking healthy groceries
Credit: Australian Government, Canberra Imagine a world where food on grocery store shelves is ranked by its healthiness, with simple, research-backed scores. In some countries, that world already exists. Nutrient…
