In preparation for the winter season last year, the Korean Medical Association recommended that people with compromised immune systems receive
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Biomarkers of the middle-aged brain predict cognitive health in old age
The middle-aged brain could provide a window into future cognitive health, researchers write in a review publishing March 19 in
Toxic metal particles can be present in cannabis vapes even before the first use, study finds
Vapes have often been heralded as a “safer” way to consume either nicotine or cannabis, where legal to do so.
Powerful new AI can predict people’s attitudes to vaccines
A powerful new tool in artificial intelligence is able to predict whether someone is willing to be vaccinated against COVID-19.
Craving snacks after a meal? It might be food-seeking neurons, not an overactive appetite
People who find themselves rummaging around in the refrigerator for a snack not long after they’ve eaten a filling meal
Low social status increases risk of health problems from alcohol problems
Men and women with lower income or education levels are more likely to develop medical conditions related to alcohol abuse
Social bonding gets people on the same wavelength
When small hierarchical groups bond, neural activity between leaders and followers aligns, promoting quicker and more frequent communication, according to
Fear may lead women and men to make different decisions when choosing short-VS-long-term rewards
Fear may affect women’s decisions in choosing immediate rewards versus larger delayed ones, while men’s decisions appear unaffected by emotion,
Perceived gender discrimination linked to decline in wellbeing for older women
A study of more than 3,000 middle-aged and older women living in England showed that those who believed they had
Metformin during pregnancy affects the brain development in offspring mice, study finds
With the rise in gestational diabetes and metabolic disorders during pregnancy, metformin is also being prescribed more frequently. Although it