How come you can’t tickle yourself? And why can some people handle tickling perfectly fine while others scream their heads off? Neuroscientist Konstantina Kilteni from the Donders Institute argues in a scientific article published on 23 May that we should take tickle research more seriously. She…
Category: 5. Health
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Unconditional cash transfers following childbirth increases breastfeeding
The U.S. is facing a maternal health crisis with higher rates of maternal mortality than any other high-income country. Social and economic factors, including income, are recognized determinants of maternal morbidity and mortality. In addition, more than half of pregnancy-related deaths (deaths…
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Timely initiation of statin therapy for diabetes shown to dramatically reduce risk of heart attack and stroke
Taking a statin medication is an effective, safe, and low-cost way to lower cholesterol and reduce risk of cardiovascular events. Despite clinicians recommending that many patients with diabetes take statins, nearly one-fifth of them opt to delay treatment. In a new study, researchers from Mass…
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Newly discovered ‘molecular fingerprints’ could transform diabetes treatment and diagnosis
Scientists have unearthed surprising details about how our bodies handle insulin — the hormone that plays a crucial role in regulating blood sugar and developing diabetes.
The discovery could lead to better treatment of type 2 diabetes and earlier diagnosis, potentially even before the disease…
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Weight loss linked to nerve cells in the brain
A specific group of nerve cells in the brain stem appears to control how semaglutide affects appetite and weight — without causing nausea. The discovery, made at the University of Gothenburg, could pave the way for better drugs to treat obesity.
Semaglutide belongs to a group of drugs called…
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For opioid addiction, treatment underdosing can lead to fentanyl overdosing – a physician explains
Imagine a patient named Rosa tells you she wakes up night after night in a drenching sweat after having very realistic dreams of smoking fentanyl.
The dreams seem crazy to her. Three months ago, newly pregnant, Rosa began visualizing being a good parent. She realized it was finally time…
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Doctor Wait Times Average One Month In U.S.
Patients are waiting an average of 31 days to schedule an appointment with a doctor, according to a … More
Patients are waiting an average of 31 days to schedule an appointment with a doctor, according…
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Your Roadmap to Therapeutic Antibody Production
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Looking to sidestep common challenges in therapeutic…
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How Parents Can Support Incoming Students With Mental Health Concerns
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Summer is an exciting time for many incoming college students and their families. Attending orientation sessions, university athletics, and deciding on a choice of major are common priorities for many students. Parents are typically focused on…
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3 Ways The $41 Billion Agentic AI Market Is Reshaping The Future Of Work
Agentic AI: the future of work beyond automation
The future of work is arriving — not with a whisper, but with a powerful shift led by agentic AI, projected to fuel a $41.32 billion market by 2030, according to Mordor Intelligence report. These aren’t just digital assistants; they are…
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