Q&A: Why the next pandemic could be stopped by math, not borders
What do LinkedIn, the global airline network and the human brain have in common? They are all complex systems built from networks of connections.
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Sweet tooth? It could be shaping your decisions, study says
A taste for sweets—ice cream, candy, chocolates, pastries—might provide a window into the way people make decisions, researchers say.
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Older Hispanic adults buffered against social isolation despite higher rates of sensory disabilities, study finds
Social isolation is a growing public health concern linked to higher rates of cardiovascular disease, dementia, stroke, infectious disease, depression, anxiety and even premature death. Older adults report the highest rates ...
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Hospitals say they found a tool to help reduce childbirth risks: Wristbands
Hospitals across the U.S. are trying to reduce maternal deaths and complications after pregnancies using one small tool: a silicone wristband stamped with the declaration "I Gave Birth."
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BathMat trial shows promise in cutting ICU workload while improving care for critically ill patients
An innovative inflatable repositioning device developed by researchers and clinicians at the University of Bath and Royal United Hospitals Bath NHS Foundation Trust could significantly reduce the number of staff required ...
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Socializing: A prescription for healthier brain aging
Imagine heading to a doctor's office for memory problems and getting a prescription to hang out with friends.
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Regional differences in chemotherapy treatment for breast cancer may affect survival, Swedish study finds
The proportion of women with early breast cancer who receive chemotherapy varies significantly across different regions of Sweden. A study from Karolinska Institutet, published in the journal Breast Cancer Research, shows ...
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Electric fields offer new hope against aggressive brain cancer
More than a decade ago, Dr. Matthew Hebb was treating patients with Parkinson's disease using deep brain stimulation by implanting tiny electrodes into the brain and delivering electrical signals to control tremors. He wondered ...
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Got ice‑cream brain freeze? Here's what is happening
With temperatures forecast to reach around 37°C (99°F) in places, reaching for an ice cream or an icy drink might seem like an excellent idea. There is, however, one small hazard to eating your frozen treat with too much ...
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A novel intervention to potentially improve the outcome of children with malnutrition
Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine and Texas Children's Hospital have uncovered an intervention that could potentially improve outcomes for children with malnutrition, a condition that contributes to nearly half of ...
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