Hormonal fluctuations shape learning through changes in dopamine signaling
Researchers have long established that hormones significantly affect the brain, creating changes in emotion, energy levels, and decision-making.…
Recreational athletes feel healthy but unhappy with their bodies
New research from Edith Cowan University (ECU) has revealed a striking disconnect between how recreational athletes perceive their…
AI chat box helps investigate complex biology in English language
Using sophisticated RNA sequencing technology, biomedical researchers can measure the activity of our genes across millions of single…
National initiative helps reduce missed radiation appointments for cancer patients
A national quality improvement program led by the American College of Surgeons (ACS) found that transportation barriers and…
Everyday speech patterns reveal hidden markers of brain health
The way we speak in everyday conversation may hold important clues about brain health, according to new research…
Risk assessment models could improve support for patients leaving hospital against medical advice
Risk prediction tools might help identify patients at the highest risk of overdose and death after a “before…
The caffeine conundrum in rapid depression treatments
Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic…
Financial incentives increase medication adherence but do not improve blood pressure outcomes
People with high blood pressure were twice as likely to take their blood pressure medication regularly when offered daily chances…
New expert recommendations redefine exercise as therapy for children with asthma
Asthma is one of the most common chronic respiratory diseases among children, affecting nearly 475 million globally. For…
Study reveals how neural excitability and learning potential fluctuate across the day
Our brains do not react in a fixed, mechanical way like electronic circuits. Even if we see the…
Study warns of unsafe antiseizure drug use despite rising access
In a study carried out in collaboration with the World Health Organization, two Aston University academics have found…
Daily coffee linked to lower risk of irregular heart rhythm episode in AFib patients
Adults treated for atrial fibrillation (AFib) who drank a daily cup of coffee were 39% less likely to have an…