This undated electron microscope image made available by the U.S. National Institutes of Health in February 2020 shows the Novel Coronavirus SARS-CoV-2, yellow, emerging from the surface of cells, pink,…
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How Altered States of Consciousness Change Time Perception
Summary: Time perception varies depending on context, often slowing in emergencies or unfamiliar settings and speeding up during absorption or as we age. Time expansion experiences (Tees) occur when seconds…
Poor Sleep Linked to Difficulty Controlling Unwanted Thoughts
Summary: Sleep deprivation impairs brain regions responsible for suppressing unwanted thoughts, contributing to mental health challenges. Functional neuroimaging revealed reduced activation in the prefrontal cortex and increased hippocampal activity in…
Most UK doctors suffer from ‘compassion fatigue’: poll
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Seven out of 10 UK family doctors are worn out and suffering from “compassion fatigue”, finding it hard to empathize with their patients, a poll published…
New test evaluates AI doctors’ real-world communication skills
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Artificial intelligence tools such as ChatGPT have been touted for their promise to alleviate clinician workload by triaging patients, taking medical histories and even providing preliminary…
Milan says no to all outdoor smoking in Italy’s toughest ban
Milan’s tough new ban on smoking on city streets or crowded public areas does not apply to e-cigarettes. Smokers in Italy’s financial and fashion capital of Milan risk being fined…
Brooch discovery is “most outstanding of the year”
A brooch discovered during a field inspection near Reez in Mecklenburg-Western Pomerania has been described as one of the most outstanding discoveries of 2024. Dating back to the 7th century,…
Pupil size in sleep reveals how memories are processed
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…
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…
