Using AI to Detect Heart Disease
Researchers apply deep learning algorithms to help measure physiological changes linked to heart disease.... Read More...
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Americans with a College Education Live Longer Without Dementia
Two new studies from researchers at USC provide fresh insight into Alzheimer's risks. Researchers say attending college can stave off dementia and help retain memories in old age. Additionally, researchers report reducing diabetes and hypertension after 50 could increase longevity in people with Alzheimer's disease.... Read More...
Can Laughter Make Our Lives Better?
Researchers report humor can be good in certain situation, but its effectiveness depends on your end goals.... Read More...
Lingering Negative Responses to Stress Linked with Health a Decade Later
Lingering negative emotional responses to stress can have implications for physical health later in life, a new study reveals.... Read More...
Behavioral Strategies More Effective Than Persuasion When Promoting Vaccinations
Researchers say vaccination campaigns focused on persuasion may not be effective. The study reports interventions focused on shaping patients' and parents' behavior may be more effective in promoting vaccinations.... Read More...
Number of Known Stroke Risk Genes Tripled
Researchers have identified 22 new genetic risk factors for stroke.... Read More...
Study Links Physical Characteristics and Brain Health in Psychosis
A new study reports on a link between age, body mass index and brain integrity in psychosis. Researchers discovered higher age, BMI and severity of psychotic symptoms were negatively associated with cortical thickness and brain activity when patients were asked to perform cognitive tasks.... Read More...
Flu May Impact Brain Health
A new mouse study reveals two different strains of influenza cause changes to both the function and structure of the hippocampus that can last for one month post infection.... Read More...
Only Half of Infants with Deadly Meningitis Show Traditional Symptoms
A new study reports only half of infants under three months of age who have bacterial meningitis show traditional symptoms of the disease, such as high fever. ... Read More...
The Surprising Benefits of Being a Pessimist
Researchers reveal how being pessimistic may be beneficial for performance, confidence and health.... Read More...
Prenatal Famine Drives DNA Methylation and Adult Health Six Decades Later
Study reports the effects of prenatal famine can cause metabolic health problems in offspring up to six decades later.... Read More...
MIND Diet May Slow Cognitive Decline in Stroke Survivors
Summary: Rush University Medical Center researchers report the MIND diet can help substantially slow cognitive decline in stroke survivors.Source: Rush Univ... Read More...