Credit: CC0 Public Domain The annual IVF report from UNSW reveals the latest numbers and trends in assisted reproductive technology. One in three women successfully have a baby in their…
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Newer diabetes treatments are understudied in Black populations and may be less beneficial
Credit: CC0 Public Domain New research analyzing the effects of two drugs used to treat type 2 diabetes indicates a consistent lack of cardiovascular and renal benefits in Black populations.…
Study shows millions of people live with co-occurring chronic pain and mental health symptoms
According to new research from the University of Arizona Health Sciences Comprehensive Pain and Addiction Center, nearly 1 in 20 adults in the U.S. deal with chronic pain while also…
Predicting PTSD: Brain Scans Unravel Trauma’s Long-term Effects
Summary: Posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) affects 2% to 10% of trauma survivors, manifesting as intense anxiety from emotional disbalance. Researchers employed brain scans on 104 trauma survivors to determine which…
Brain’s Molecular Response to Psychological Loss
Summary: Psychological loss, be it from job loss or the death of a loved one, affects well-being immensely, yet its molecular mechanism in the brain remains enigmatic. Researchers utilized the…
Study finds peer religious discrimination harms mental health more than exclusionary organizational policies
Means for summed religious discrimination and victimization experiences by religious tradition. Credit: Journal for the Scientific Study of Religion (2023). DOI: 10.1111/jssr.12871 Religious discrimination from one’s peers has a far…
Australia probes COVID-19 response
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Australia announced Thursday an inquiry into its handling of the COVID-19 pandemic, which led to fortress-like travel restrictions, rolling lockdowns and a sluggish initial vaccine rollout.…
Traumatic brain injury under-recognized as a risk factor for cardiovascular disease, says new study
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Traumatic brain injury (TBI) is a leading cause of long-term disability and premature death, especially among military personnel and those playing contact sports. Substantial research has…
Dad Time Boosts Kids’ School Success
Summary: A new study reveals that fathers engaging in interactive activities with their children, such as reading and playing, significantly improve their kids’ primary school performance. Analysis of the Millennium…
