Social relationships influence physical health, but questions remain about the nature of this connection. New research in Social Psychological and Personality
Month: March 2023
Genetic tests unexpectedly find genes linked to heart disease—now what?
Increasing use of genetic testing means people may discover they have a gene variant associated with some types of cardiovascular
Finger-prick test developed for trichomoniasis
A quick, affordable diagnostic test developed by a Washington State University researcher may help curb one of the most prevalent
Childhood trauma linked with greater tendency to anger in anxious or depressed patients
Scientists have found that depression and anxiety sufferers who have had a traumatic childhood tend to grow up as angry
Forget about it: Investigating how we purge thoughts from our mind
Forgetting is not always easy. If you have ever tried to erase that annoying earworm from your mind or stop
Virtual wards are safe and effective for treatment of individuals with mpox
Most people with mpox (formerly known as monkeypox) can safely be treated on virtual wards, without admission to hospital, a
Scientists show that odors from other people’s sweat can help treat social anxiety
A group of European researchers have shown that exposure to human odors, extracted from other people’s sweat, might be used
Childhood trauma linked to adult mental health problems: Women harmed more by abuse, men by neglect
A new study shows that men and women are affected differently by childhood trauma: women are more affected by childhood
CBD for anxiety: can it help?
Anxiety disorder can make it hard to navigate life, but lately CBD has been touted as a natural treatment for
Caregiving for someone after a stroke
When a loved one suffers a stroke, it can be a relief that they survived and are getting good care.