Summary: A new study shows that humans use social information to guide their decisions, even when others’ preferences differ from their own. Researchers found that people treat social cues as…
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Study links poor sleep in middle age to signs of brain aging
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People in early middle age who have poor sleep quality, including having difficulty falling or staying asleep, have more signs of poor brain health in late…
Halloween candy binges can overload your gut microbiome – a gut doctor explains how to minimize spooking your helpful bacteria
Each October, as the days shorten and the air grows crisp, millions of Americans prepare for the beloved – and often sugar-fueled – tradition of Halloween. From jack-o’-lanterns glowing on…
Hearing loss linked to increased Parkinson’s risk in veterans
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Oregon Health & Science University-led researchers have found a correlative link between hearing loss and the development of Parkinson’s disease (PD). They find the risk of…
Addiction treatment found to decrease suicide risk among people with opioid dependence
Crude suicide mortality rates over time, by opioid agonist therapy (OAT) exposure. Credit: Addiction (2024). DOI: 10.1111/add.16680 Treating opioid use disorder significantly lowers the very high rate (eight times the…
Iron Age chamber tomb uncovered near Riedlingen
Archaeologists from the State Office for Monument Preservation in the Stuttgart Regional Council (LAD) have uncovered a rare example of a preserved Iron Age chamber tomb during excavations in the…
Happy Partners Help Reduce Stress in Older Adults
Summary: Having a happy intimate partner can lower stress levels in older adults by reducing the production of cortisol, a stress hormone. Couples with higher relationship satisfaction experience an even…
Simple risk score model could help with weaning patients from mechanical circulatory support
A study led by researchers from Shinshu University propose a simplified risk-scoring model helps clinicians assess when patients with cardiogenic shock can be safely weaned off from MCS devices, such…
