Flu Shot Highly Recommended This Year
Two mathematical models are predicting a big rebound in the number and severity of flu cases in the 2021–2022 season. WebMD Health News …
MIND Diet Preserves Cognition
Better adherence to the MIND diet can improve memory and thinking skills of older adults, even in the presence of Alzheimer’s disease pathology, new data indicate. Medscape Medical News …
Having a higher number of past sexual partners is tied to greater self-esteem, especially among men
An analysis of data collected across 10 world regions suggests that men’s self-esteem is more strongly tied to their sexual success than women’s. The findings were published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences. Researchers David P. Schmitt and Peter K. Jonason based the rationale for their study on the sociometer theory of self-esteem, which […]…
What’s the Right TIMING for NOAC After Ischemic Stroke?
Early treatment with novel oral anticoagulants is noninferior to delayed treatment among patients with ischemic stroke and atrial fibrillation, according to data from a registry-based randomized trial. Medscape Medical News …
Lipid Levels Tied to ALS Risk Lipid Levels Tied to ALS Risk
Elevated levels of high-density lipoprotein are associated with reduced risk for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS); higher total cholesterol to HDL ratio is linked to increased risk for ALS. Medscape Medical News …
Gluten-Free Diet May Reduce Cancer Risk in Celiac Disease
The increased risk for cancer among people with celiac disease decreased over time. It may be related to the beneficial effect of the gluten-free diet in the long term. Medscape Medical News …
A nasal oxytocin spray might curtail dominant behavior in psychopaths
Scientists have uncovered preliminary evidence that oxytocin, a neurohormone that reduces stress and fosters social bonding, could help to reduce dominant behavior in psychopathic offenders. Their findings have been published in the journal Psychoneuroendocrinology. “As a psychiatrist, I previously worked with victims of organized violence and became aware of the phenomenon of secondary psychopathization within […]…
FDA Could Authorize COVID Vaccine for Ages 5‒11 in October
If Pfizer submits paperwork to the FDA by the end of September, the vaccine could be available for kids around mid-October, Fauci said. WebMD Health News …
Experimental study finds that office stress and interruptions at work affect psychobiological stress responses
In a controlled lab experiment, a team of researchers found that simulating social pressure in an office environment elicited both a biological and psychological stress response in participants. Notably, while work interruptions further increased the biological response to stress, interruptions appeared to decrease participants’ psychological response to stress. The findings were shared in the journal […]…
Psychologists have uncovered a new uncanny phenomenon called the “clone devaluation effect”
“This suggests an ironic future. Even if technology is highly advanced enough to overcome the uncanny valley, if we implement a large number of mass-produced humanoid robots all over the world, as we do with today’s consumer electronics, there will be new uncanny phenomena.” …
