Summary: Adaptive VR exergames, which adjust difficulty based on a user’s emotional state, can improve exercise adherence and enjoyment. By using sensors to monitor physiological changes like heart rate and…
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New research has potential to speed up forensic analysis in sexual assault cases
DNA, which has a double-helix structure, can have many genetic mutations and variations. Credit: NIH A team of researchers has developed a radical new technique for analyzing evidence in sexual…
New NFL helmet accessory reduces concussions − but players and fans may not be ready to embrace safety over swag
Fall brings football season in the U.S. and, with it, the parade of distinctively decorated helmets that the players wear. Over time, the shape and size of these helmets have…
How HIV/AIDS got its name − the words Americans used for the crisis were steeped in science, stigma and religious language
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention first used the term “AIDS” on Sept. 24, 1982, more than a year after the first cases appeared in medical records. Those early…
Impact of concussion while playing sports is different in those who don’t play professionally, study suggests
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a study led by a UNSW medical researcher suggests. In fact, study…
Medicaid Accountable Care Organizations may increase care engagement and quality among pregnant and postpartum patients
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain A new study has found that Medicaid ACOs in Massachusetts were associated with increases in prenatal and postpartum office visits, postpartum depression screenings, and timely postpartum…
Underwater archaeologists discover ancient dagger on seabed
Underwater archaeologists from Akdeniz University have discovered a 3,600-year-old silver rivetted bronze dagger off the coast of Kumluca Municipality in Turkey. Since 2019, an excavation project, led by Assoc. Prof.…
Can your phone and AI track Parkinson’s progression?
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Researchers say we’re on the cusp of a new era where physicians will personalize care, adjusting medications and pacemakers based on videos captured at home by…
Young adults in England let down by ‘postcode lottery’ for ADHD treatment, national survey finds
Credit: CC0 Public Domain A national survey conducted as part of University of Exeter research has found huge variation in treatment for ADHD, highlighting the struggle many young adults face…
False-positive mammograms discourage some women from future screenings
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Early detection of breast cancer through mammography screening continues to save lives. However, abnormal findings on mammograms can lead to women being recalled for additional imaging…
