Army and Tufts study how people think, respond under stress
The U.S. Army and Tufts University are working together to learn more about how people think and respond under stress.
Oct 18, 2016
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Placebo reduces back pain—even when patients know they're taking placebo
For patients with chronic back pain, "open" treatment with placebo—informing patients that they are taking an inactive pill, and why it might be helpful—leads to reductions in pain and disability, reports a study in Pain, ...
Oct 18, 2016
Eureka! Gender affects how we judge competence, genius
Think of the word "genius," and a few images undoubtedly come to mind - perhaps a picture of Albert Einstein, of a scientist in a lab shouting "Eureka!" or of present-day theoretical physicist Stephen Hawking.
Oct 18, 2016
Scientists develop MRI-guided neural stem cell delivery method
A national science publication has featured the work of San Antonio scientists aiming to develop a more effective method for delivering neural stem cells to the brain in an effort to move forward stem cell therapies to treat ...
Oct 18, 2016
Study reveals high levels of vitamin D inadequacy in UK adolescents
A study, published in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition, has shown high levels of vitamin D inadequacy in UK adolescents, and – for the first time – identified the intake needed by adolescents in order to maintain ...
Oct 18, 2016
Young people aging out of foster care may be leaving behind critical healthcare coverage
States are required to provide health insurance to young people who have aged out of the foster care system until their 26th birthday. Although the intent of the provision is to mirror the extended coverage available to young ...
Oct 18, 2016
