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·August 2, 2020·5 min read

New Approach to Improve Radiation Therapy Resistance in Glioblastoma

Glioblastoma brain cancer cells that are more resistant to radiation therapy have higher levels of purines. Reducing the level of purines made the cancer cells more sensitive to radiation.

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·June 29, 2019·3 min read

Moments of clarity in dementia patients at end of life: Glimmers of hope?

Paradoxical lucidity, the phenomenon where some with severe dementia suddenly regain their memory and exhibit normal behaviors immediately prior to death, may help shed new light on the mechanisms of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 22, 2020·3 min read

Spinal cord injury increases risk for mental health disorders

People who experience a spinal cord injury have an increased risk of developing a mental health disorder, a new study reports. Those with SCI had higher instances of anxiety, depression, and psychological multimorbidity than those who had not experienced a debilitating injury.

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·April 12, 2018·4 min read

People Who Claim Superior Beliefs Exaggerate Their Own Knowledge

People who think their beliefs are superior to other people's view points are prone to overestimating what they actually know, a new study reports.

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·May 28, 2019·5 min read

Childhood trauma tied to tooth loss later in life

Experiencing trauma and adversity during childhood has been linked to a greater risk of tooth loss later in life.

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·September 19, 2022·5 min read

2 in 3 Parents Say Their Child Is Self-Conscious About Their Appearance

1 in 3 parents say their children have been treated unkindly due to their appearance, and 1 in 5 parents say their children avoid certain activities based upon insecurities about their appearance.

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·February 16, 2022·4 min read

Mental Disorders May Increase Risk for Subsequent Dementia

Researchers say mental health disorders experienced earlier in life may be a salient warning for increased risks of developing dementia later in life.

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·February 20, 2018·5 min read

Clues to Obesity’s Roots Found in Brain’s Quality Control Process

Findings could pave the way for new treatments for obesity, especially in those with a genetic predisposition, researchers report.

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·November 19, 2018·3 min read

Does an ‘Echo Chamber’ of Information Impede Flu Vaccinations for Children?

Parents who refuse to vaccinate their children against the flu may be exposed to limited, or inaccurate, information that impedes their decision, researchers report.

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·September 18, 2022·4 min read

ALS Risk Higher Among Production Workers, Those Exposed to Metals, Volatile Compounds on Job

Those working in production occupations, especially those exposed to volatile organic compounds, metals, combustion pollutants, and particulate matter have a higher risk of developing ALS.

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·June 5, 2018·5 min read

Throw Like a Girl? No, He or She Hasn’t Been Taught

Researchers say many children, especially girls, aren't taught basic motor skills like throwing or running. The researchers are developing an improved movement curriculum to increase motor skill competence in preschool aged children.