Summary: A research study scrutinizes the parallels and differences between a near-death experience (NDE) during a coma and the experience induced by a potent psychedelic drug, 5-Methoxy-DMT (5MeO-DMT). The researchers…
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Millions across the world live with low back pain, but addressing major risk factors like smoking, obesity and workplace ergonomics could curb the trend, research shows
The Research Brief is a short take about interesting academic work. The big idea Low back pain is the leading cause of disability in the world, with over 600 million…
As suicides rise in the US, the 988 hotline offers hope – but most Americans aren’t aware of it
July 2023 marks the one-year anniversary of the national launch of the 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline. Currently, more than 200 call centers throughout the U.S. are responding to 988…
Tainted love: Misinformation drives ‘vaccine-free’ dating
A slew of dating websites, apps and social media groups are seeking to unite singles opposed to vaccines. In a private dating group on Facebook, Renee flaunts herself to like-minded…
Study reveals vital role of supportive managers to minimize physical restraint use in care homes
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new review finds that the use of physical restraints on care home residents can be reduced without increasing the risk of falls, when frontline care…
Brain movement measured for clues to prevent, reduce injury
Tagged MRI methods. (a) and (b) The participant uses a neck rotation device to obtain repeatable, mild, impulsive motion. (a) The participant in rest positon before rotation. (b) The participant…
Amotivation and Anhedonia Key to Social Functioning in Schizophrenia
Summary: Amotivation and anhedonia, rather than expressive dysfunction, are crucial to determining the social functioning of individuals with schizophrenia. The transdiagnostic network analysis examined the relationship between negative symptoms, other…
Archaeologists uncover remains of the Theatrum Neroni used by Nero |
Excavations conducted by the Superintendence of Rome have uncovered the remains of the Theatrum Neroni, a private theatre erected by Emperor Nero in Rome, Italy. Nero was the fifth Roman…
Guidance on new treatments for early Alzheimer’s disease issued
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain New therapies for early Alzheimer’s disease, monoclonal antibodies that remove amyloid-β plaques in the brain, are bringing hope to people whose lives have been affected by…
