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Revolutionary AI model improves early dementia diagnosis

Cambridge scientists have developed an artificially-intelligent tool capable of predicting in four cases out of five whether people with early signs of dementia will remain stable or develop Alzheimer’s disease.

13 Jul 2024

Technology-assisted therapy for kids and young people is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy

Using technology to deliver therapy for children and young people is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy, according to new research.

12 Jul 2024

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Widely available over-the counter nasal sprays could keep upper respiratory tract infections - like colds, chest infections, flu, sore throat, and sinus infections - at bay, and prevent full-blown symptoms from developing, one of the largest trials to date to test their effectiveness finds.

12 Jul 2024

Narcissism declines from childhood through old age

People tend to become less narcissistic as they age from childhood through older adulthood, according to a study published by the American Psychological Association.

12 Jul 2024

New tech shows promise for mental wellbeing

One of the intriguing abilities of the human mind is daydreaming, where the mind wanders off into spontaneous thoughts, fantasies and scenarios, often without conscious effort, allowing creativity and reflection to flow freely.

12 Jul 2024

The 16-month milestone: Toddlers engage more brain regions for cognitive skills

Toddlers engage more regions of their brains around 16-months to help them develop important cognitive skills enabling them to follow simple instructions and control impulses.

11 Jul 2024

Understanding alcohol advertising effects on risky drinkers during sports events

New Edith Cowan University (ECU) research shows exposure to alcohol advertisements during national sports broadcasts, particularly those that feature a preferred beverage, significantly increases cravings in people with risky drinking behaviors.

10 Jul 2024

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

A recent study links cryptocurrency ownership to various political, psychological, and social traits. Findings show strong correlations with conspiratorial thinking, extremist political views, and 'dark' personality traits like narcissism and psychopathy.

7 Jul 2024

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

For the most part, Cori Lint was happy. She worked days as a software engineer and nights as a part-time cellist, filling her free hours with inline skating and gardening and long talks with friends.

3 Jul 2024

Research reveals link between rooms with high ceilings and poorer examination results

Ever wondered why you performed worse than expected in that final university exam that you sat in a cavernous gymnasium or massive hall, despite countless hours, days and weeks of study? Now you have a genuine reason – high ceilings.

3 Jul 2024

Study highlights the importance of cultural adaptation in behavioral interventions

Behavioral interventions are strategies designed to help people change their behaviors in a way that is positive for themselves and the community.

2 Jul 2024

People of color and white women underrepresented in clinical trials due to systematic biases

Randomized controlled trials, or RCTs, are believed to be the best way to study the safety and efficacy of new treatments in clinical research.

2 Jul 2024

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Like most primates, humans are remarkably touchy-feely. Starved of touch, we release more of the stress hormone cortisol, which causes the immune system to be down-regulated and the heart rate and blood pressure to go up.

2 Jul 2024

Research explores reversing memory loss with existing drugs

The loss of social memories caused by sleep deprivation could potentially be reversed using currently available drugs, according to a study in mice presented today (Friday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024.

28 Jun 2024

School readiness predicts future absenteeism

Children who are not considered "school ready" by their teachers are more than twice as likely to become persistently absent at some point in their education, according to a new study led by the University of Leeds.

26 Jun 2024

Specific bacteria in the gut associated with food addiction

An international team of researchers has identified specific bacteria in the gut that are associated with both mice and humans developing an addiction to food that can lead to obesity.

26 Jun 2024

Technological solutions for improving medication adherence

Medication non-adherence is a major societal problem with serious clinical and economic consequences, associated with 200,000 deaths and 125 billion euros of costs annually in Europe.

26 Jun 2024

Study links increased singlehood satisfaction with evolving attitudes

Young people aged 14 to 20 years are nowadays more satisfied with being single than their counterparts ten years ago. This is the conclusion of a study undertaken by the Institute of Psychology at Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU).

26 Jun 2024

Mouse models inform potential treatments for Fragile X, Phelan-McDermid syndromes

Studies of mouse models of Fragile X syndrome and Phelan-McDermid syndrome show that treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) and the diabetes drug metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties, according to research presented today (Wednesday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024.

26 Jun 2024

Brain responds differently to AI vs. human speech

People are not very good at distinguishing between human voices and voices generated by artificial intelligence (AI), but our brains do respond differently to human and AI voices, according to research presented today (Tuesday) at the Federation of European Neuroscience Societies (FENS) Forum 2024.

26 Jun 2024

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Revolutionary AI model improves early dementia diagnosis

Technology-assisted therapy for kids and young people is as effective as traditional face-to-face therapy

Over-the-counter nasal sprays cut respiratory infections by 20%, study finds

Narcissism declines from childhood through old age

New tech shows promise for mental wellbeing

The 16-month milestone: Toddlers engage more brain regions for cognitive skills

Understanding alcohol advertising effects on risky drinkers during sports events

Study suggests cryptocurrency owners share unique psychological and political traits

Beyond PMS: A poorly understood disorder means periods of despair for some women

Research reveals link between rooms with high ceilings and poorer examination results

Study highlights the importance of cultural adaptation in behavioral interventions

People of color and white women underrepresented in clinical trials due to systematic biases

Touch sensitivity deteriorates with age only in regions of the body with hairless skin

Research explores reversing memory loss with existing drugs

School readiness predicts future absenteeism

Specific bacteria in the gut associated with food addiction

Technological solutions for improving medication adherence

Study links increased singlehood satisfaction with evolving attitudes

Mouse models inform potential treatments for Fragile X, Phelan-McDermid syndromes

Brain responds differently to AI vs. human speech

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