Men who conform to traditional gender roles are at a higher risk of suicide, finds study
Men commit suicide much more often than women. Those who want to live up to the traditional male image of strength and ...
The pink elephant test: What your visual imagination predicts about your ability to control your thoughts
In a new study, we have found evidence the pink elephant problem is not universal. Some people—including people with ...
Health decline after childbirth found to be greater in women whose pregnancies were unplanned
By taking data prior to birth into account, a study by the University of the Basque Country (UPV/EHU) used a novel way to ...
The COVID inquiry report is an excellent guide to preparing for the next pandemic—health cuts put that at risk
The rising threat of epidemics and pandemics adds urgency for the government to act on the recommendations of the ...
Black Friday: Why our brains love a bargain
Do you prefer Black Friday or Cyber Monday? The January sales or Amazon's Prime Day? Or perhaps you like to hold out for a ...
First new treatment for asthma and COPD in half a century—new study
Every 30 seconds, someone in the world will experience a flare-up of their asthma or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease ...
Low-curvature microelectrode arrays record spatial cognitive information coding in the deep brain
A research group led by Prof. Cai Xinxia from the Aerospace Information Research Institute (AIR) of the Chinese Academy of ...
Fine particulate air pollution may play a role in adverse birth outcomes
For pregnant women, exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) was associated with altered immune responses that can ...
Study demonstrates how autonomic neurons control digestive functions
The autonomic nervous system orchestrates the functions of internal organs such as the heart and gut, serving as a connection ...
Long COVID appears to be driven by 'long infection.' Here's what the science says
Around 5%–10% of people with COVID infections go on to experience long COVID, with symptoms lasting three months or more.
Psychobiological study investigates health professionals' responses to stress in critical care scenarios
A study assessed the psychobiological functioning of 27 Pre-Hospital Emergency Medical doctors and paramedics over two weeks.
Enhancing the efficacy of cell transplantation therapy for stroke or traumatic brain injury
Researchers have developed a technique to enhance the effectiveness of cell transplantation therapy for stroke or traumatic ...