Even mild concussions cause severe and long-lasting impairments in the brain’s ability to clean itself, and this may seed it…
Vaccine proves effective against the most severe type of pneumonia
A pneumococcal vaccine was effective at protecting children in Laos against the most severe type of pneumonia, a new study…
Hoarding and herding during the COVID-19 pandemic
Understanding the psychology behind economic decision-making, and how and why a pandemic might trigger responses such as hoarding, is the…
New drug could stop deadly superbug, save tens of thousands of lives
Researchers have developed small molecules to combat deadly, drug-resistant enterococcus.
Study provides insights on bouncing back from job loss
Stress associated with job loss can have a host of negative effects on individuals that may hinder their ability to…
Exercise improves learning and memory in young adults
Just a single exercise workout has positive effects on learning and memory in young adults, according to a recent review…
Lifestyle improvements may lessen cognitive decline
Results from a new study suggest that lifestyle changes may help to improve cognition in older adults experiencing cognitive decline…
Does the Mediterranean diet protect against rheumatoid arthritis?
Previous research has demonstrated a variety of health benefits associated with the Mediterranean diet, which is rich in olive oil,…
Gestational diabetes may accelerate child’s biological age
Children born to mothers who had diabetes during pregnancy may age faster biologically and be at an increased risk for…
Weight stigma predicts emotional distress and binge eating during COVID-19
New research shows that young adults who experienced weight stigma before the pandemic have higher levels of depressive symptoms, stress,…