Place cells in the hippocampus fire when we are in a certain position—this discovery by John O’Keefe, May-Britt Moser and
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Can personality be measured?
An international team of researchers has developed a new method to assess the intelligence and personality by analyzing neurophysiological data
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Can liver disease be linked to heart failure? Study highlights liver-heart interaction
Virginia Commonwealth University researchers have collaborated on a clinical trial that identifies indicators for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease—a typically asymptomatic
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Can humidity cause COPD flare-ups or worsen symptoms?
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) is a term for several conditions that damage the lungs and make breathing difficult. These
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Hands-only CPR training kiosks can increase bystander intervention, improve survival
Prompt action from a bystander can impact the likelihood a person survives cardiac arrest that occurs outside of a hospital.
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A natural pigment can help decrease cardiovascular risk
Cardiovascular diseases affect the well-being of many people across the globe. In the United States alone, around 84 million people
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Many mistakenly believe alternative therapies can cure cancer
(HealthDay)—Despite evidence to the contrary, four in 10 Americans believe alternative therapies can cure cancer, a new survey finds. Research
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Peer support can help curb acute care for persons with depression and diabetes
A new study published by University of Alabama at Birmingham researchers shows that community health workers and peer support can
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Can eating organic food lower your cancer risk? Hard to prove
A new, much-ballyhooed study showing that the most avid consumers of organic food had fewer cancers than those who never
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Can Making Condoms Self-Lubricating Improve Usage Rates?
Condoms have existed for thousands of years. According to the University of California, Santa Barbara, the condom may actually date
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