Studies have shown that nearly half of all medical students in the U.S. report symptoms of burnout, a long-term reaction
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Study shows racial disparities in elementary school disciplinary actions
Even after accounting for differences in income, education, caregiver support, special education services and parental reports of misbehavior and family
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Study examines mono, chronic fatigue syndrome in college students
Many college students fully recover from infectious mononucleosis (which is almost always caused by Epstein-Barr virus) within 1-6 weeks, but
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Study explores the alteration of the functional dynamics of the human brain associated with aging
Normal aging causes disruptions in the brain that can lead to cognitive decline. Resting-state functional magnetic resonance imaging studies have
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Memory fail controlled by dopamine circuit, study finds
In a landmark neurobiology study, scientists from Scripps Research have discovered a memory gating system that employs the neurotransmitter dopamine
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Microbiome study: Gum disease-causing bacteria borrow growth molecules from neighbors to thrive
The human body is filled with friendly bacteria. However, some of these microorganisms, such as Veillonella parvula, may be too
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Masks alone may not stop Covid-19 spread without physical distancing: Study
Simply wearing a face mask may not protect you from catching the novel coronavirus, that causes Covid-19, if you are
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Study finds cancer survivors run greater risk of developing, dying from second cancers
A new American Cancer Society study finds that adult-onset cancer survivors run a greater risk of developing and dying from
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New study: Available drugs can prevent rejection and tissue injury after transplantation
Controlling inflammation after transplantation of organs, cells, or tissues is critical for graft survival; however, it can be difficult. Continuing
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A bit of stress might not be so good for us after all, study finds
The notion that a bit of stress makes people perform better has been baked into our everyday lives. But research
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