UTA receives $1.1 million grant to train researchers in mathematical and computational methods for health
The National Science Foundation (NSF) has awarded The University of Texas at Arlington a $1.1 million grant to train and mentor three multi-level cohorts of interdisciplinary researchers in mathematical and computational techniques to address questions in cancer biology, computational neurology and vector-borne diseases.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchStudy offers new insights into the brain's inhibitory control mechanisms
Published in the 2023 Volume 3 issue of Psychoradiology a team of dedicated researchers from The University of Hong Kong and The University of Electronic Science and Technology of China has conclusively identified the right inferior frontal gyrus (rIFG) as a key input and causal regulator within the subcortical response inhibition nodes.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchOrbitofrontal cortex holds clues for understanding and preventing depression
New research published in JCCP Advances indicates that experiencing negative life events (NLE) during childhood is linked with a higher risk of developing symptoms of depression during young adulthood.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchUnderstanding deprivation measures: A key to equitable public health resource allocation
Over the course of the pandemic, COVID-19 hit Black communities and communities of color particularly hard.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchAmerican Psychological Association report highlights effective strategies to combat misinformation
A recent report from the American Psychological Association reviewed the available psychological science research to explore and combat health misinformation.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchConscientiousness, extraversion, and positive affect may reduce dementia risk
People with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those with neuroticism and negative affect, according to a new analysis by researchers at the University of California, Davis and Northwestern University. The difference was not linked to physical damage to brain tissue found in dementia patients, but more likely to how certain personality traits help people navigate dementia-related impairments.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchStudy reveals how different ways to experience empathy affect our willingness to help others
In a world grappling with deep-seated division and social upheaval, empathy has become more critical than ever.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchCannabis and alcohol co-use disrupts brain development and impairs memory
The increased legalization of cannabis over the past several years can potentially increase its co-use with alcohol. Concerningly, very few studies have looked at the effects of these two drugs when used in combination.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchLack of information, perceived necessity and awkwardness impact uptake of PrEP, study suggests
A new qualitative study from Bath psychologists suggests a lack of information and perceived necessity, as well as awkwardness, are impacting uptake of PrEP.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchPTSD brain activity differs from normal memory formation
It is well known that people who have lived through traumatic events like sexual assault, domestic abuse, or violent combat can experience symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), including terrifying flashbacks, severe anxiety, and uncontrollable thoughts about the incident.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchTargeting personality traits could be a way to reduce dementia risk
People with personality traits such as conscientiousness, extraversion and positive affect are less likely to be diagnosed with dementia than those with neuroticism and negative affect, according to a new analysis by researchers at the University of California, Davis and Northwestern University.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchSmartphone data reveals the link between fast food outlets and diet-related diseases
How many fast-food joints do you come across throughout your day and what does that have to do with your health? A lot, says Abigail Horn, a lead scientist at USC's Information Sciences Institute (ISI).
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchUltra-high resolution MRI scanner offers new opportunities for brain research
An intense international effort to improve the resolution of magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) for studying the human brain has culminated in an ultra-high resolution 7 Tesla scanner that records up to 10 times more detail than current 7T scanners and over 50 times more detail than current 3T scanners, the mainstay of most hospitals.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchStudy suggests exercise can counteract the negative effects of sleep deprivation and hypoxia
New research has explored how sleep, oxygen levels, and exercise affects our ability to perform mental tasks.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchStudy estimates the life expectancy and years of life lost by autistic people in the UK
A new study led by UCL researchers confirms that autistic people experience a reduced life expectancy, however the number of years of life lost may not be as high as previously claimed.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchNew survey reveals worryingly high levels of mistrust among UK adults
New survey of UK adults shows that while the majority describe themselves as generally trusting of other people, 19.6% describe themselves as generally mistrustful, and 5.3 as very mistrustful.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchA novel theoretical framework for understanding and treating autism spectrum disorder
This study delves into the behavioral complexities of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) by introducing the rigid-autonomous phase sequence (RAPS) formation concept.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchExtreme fanaticism linked to changes in brain activity
Soccer fans exhibit different patterns of brain activation while watching a match that may trigger positive and negative emotions and behaviors, according to research being presented next week at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchFluctuating emotions evoked by music helps form separate and durable memories
Time flows in a continuous stream -; yet our memories are divided into separate episodes, all of which become part of our personal narrative.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchBreaking gender stereotypes could make your next apology more effective
Saying "I'm sorry," especially in the workplace, can be tricky terrain. Delivering an effective apology can help resolve conflicts, restore trust and promote collaboration among coworkers.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchStudy provides the first national estimate of family caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences
Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine provide the first national estimate of caregivers' pain and arthritis experiences that can limit their ability to perform necessary tasks while caring for older family members.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchStudy highlights rise in pain medication dependence due to medical negligence
Dependence on pain medication is on the rise due to lack of vigilance by medical professionals, according to a new study from the University of Surrey.
News-Medical.Net > Psychology News, ResearchMaternal distress during pregnancy linked to mental health risk and behavior problems in children
Children whose mothers are highly stressed, anxious or depressed during pregnancy may be at higher risk for mental health and behavior issues during their childhood and teen years, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.
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