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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240829132531.htm) Catching up on sleep on weekends may lower heart disease risk by up to 20%
Aug 29th 2024, 13:25

Modern lifestyles mean many people are sleep deprived on work or school days, and try to 'catch-up' with compensatory sleep on weekends. A new study of more than 90,000 individuals showed that those who had the most catch-up sleep on weekends had a 20% lower risk of developing heart disease than those with the least.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240829132520.htm) Scientists working to understand why men with prostate cancer are at higher risk of Alzheimer's
Aug 29th 2024, 13:25

Researchers are searching for a better way to understand why many men with prostate cancer end up with Alzheimer's disease, and whether it's the standard hormone therapy treatment or an overactive immune response that actually contributes to the problem.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240829132508.htm) Children contribute to group projects when there are clear and common goals
Aug 29th 2024, 13:25

A new study examined children's responses during a game where targets could only be achieved by working together. The study's authors say the findings provide valuable insights into how groups of people can work together to overcome communal challenges, and demonstrate the effectiveness of setting clear and unambiguous targets.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240829132443.htm) Researchers identify basic approaches for how people recognize words
Aug 29th 2024, 13:24

Recognizing spoken words is a split-second competition, and a new study defines how people approach that competition and ultimately recognize words. The researchers identified three main approaches by which people of all ages -- including those who use cochlear implants to hear -- recognize spoken language.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828224259.htm) Protein mutant stability can be inferred from AI-predicted structures
Aug 28th 2024, 22:42

Researchers have taken a significant step forward in understanding the stability of proteins by leveraging the power of AI. The research team used AlphaFold2 to explore how mutations affect protein stability -- a crucial factor in ensuring proteins function correctly and do not cause diseases like Alzheimer's.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828224256.htm) Neuroscientists explore the intersection of music and memory
Aug 28th 2024, 22:42

New research explores music's impact on learning, memory, and emotions in two studies. One reveals that familiar music can enhance concentration and learning, while the other demonstrates that music with a strong emotional tone can reshape the quality of existing memories. These findings suggest that music could be used for therapeutic interventions for cognitive function, or in conditions like PTSD and depression.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828224252.htm) Molecular mechanism behind MS and other autoimmune diseases
Aug 28th 2024, 22:42

More than two decades ago, a research team discovered a type of T cell in humans that suppresses the immune system; they later found that these so-called regulatory T cells, when defective, are an underlying cause of autoimmune disease, specifically multiple sclerosis (MS). For many years, however, the mechanism behind this dysfunction has remained unclear. Now a team of researchers finds that this loss of immune regulation is triggered by an increase in PRDM1-S, a protein involved in immune function, triggering a dynamic interaction of multiple genetic and environmental factors, including high salt uptake. The findings also reveal a new target for a universal treatment for human autoimmune disease.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828224249.htm) Drug may stop migraines before headache starts
Aug 28th 2024, 22:42

When taken at the first signs of a migraine, before headache pain begins, a drug called ubrogepant may be effective in helping people with migraine go about their daily lives with little or no symptoms, according to a new study. The study focused on people with migraine who could tell when an attack was about to happen, due to early symptoms such as sensitivity to light and sound, fatigue, neck pain or stiffness, or dizziness.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155043.htm) A cellular community in the brain drives Alzheimer's disease
Aug 28th 2024, 15:50

Analysis of 1.6 million brain cells from older adults has captured the cellular changes that occur in Alzheimer's early stages, revealing potential new targets and routes for prevention.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155021.htm) Ultrasound devise shows promise for treating chronic pain
Aug 28th 2024, 15:50

Engineers have developed a device that noninvasively stimulates deep brain regions, potentially disrupting the faulty signals that lead to chronic pain. Preliminary trials show the therapy relieves pain after a single treatment.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828155015.htm) Health impacts of repeated wildfires and smoke exposure
Aug 28th 2024, 15:50

Public health researchers have highlighting the compounded effects of frequent wildfires and smoke exposure on physical and mental health, local economies and community resilience in Southern California.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828114435.htm) Moths may use disco gene to regulate day/night cycles
Aug 28th 2024, 11:44

How does one species become two? A new study shows what happens when individuals of a moth species become separated in time.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828114429.htm) New method for quantifying boredom in the body during temporary stress
Aug 28th 2024, 11:44

A research team developed an innovative method to quantify stress using Integrated Information Theory. This approach comprehensively evaluates biological signals and has demonstrated a strong correlation with subjective stress reports, especially in relation to feelings of boredom. This suggests that the method may serve as a comprehensive measure of stress, encompassing objective and subjective aspects.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240828114416.htm) Crucial insights on loneliness and death ideation among older adults
Aug 28th 2024, 11:44

New research highlights the growing problem of death ideation and the increasing rates of both loneliness and suicidal thoughts among older individuals. The study explores the critical issue of social disconnection and its link to a 'wish to die' among older adults.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240827164232.htm) Defining chronic pain for high-performance athletes with disabilities
Aug 27th 2024, 16:42

The extensive training and the sacrifices athletes make to compete at the Olympic games take center stage. For Paralympians and high-performance athletes with spinal cord injuries (SCI), assessing chronic pain plays a key role in their training and readiness to compete. However, the source of chronic pain is often misattributed to acute trauma or overuse injuries. While the International Olympic Committee acknowledges pain management data among Paralympians and athletes with disabilities is limited, few studies have been launched investigating this dilemma.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240827140716.htm) Discovery gives answers to parents of children with rare disease
Aug 27th 2024, 14:07

A new genetic study provides answers to family of people with a rare and terrible neurological condition. It also allows family members to be tested for the mutations so they can make informed choices about family planning.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/08/240827105004.htm) Video gaming improves mental well-being, landmark study finds
Aug 27th 2024, 10:50

A new study on the causal relationship between video gaming and mental well-being challenges commonly held views about the effects of gaming.

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Baltimore, MD

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