Behavior resembling human ADHD seen in dogs
“Our findings can help to better identify, understand and treat canine hyperactivity, impulsivity and inattention. Moreover, they indicated similarity with human ADHD, consolidating the role of dogs in ADHD-related research,” says Professor Hannes Lohi, head of a canine gene research group at the University of Helsinki. “Dogs share many similarities with humans, including physiological traits […]
Brain-circuit discovery may help explain sex differences in binge drinking
A brain circuit that works as a “brake” on binge alcohol drinking may help explain male-female differences invulnerability to alcohol use disorders, according to a preclinical study led by scientists at Weill Cornell Medicine. In the study, which appeared August 23 in Nature Communications, the researchers examined a brain region in mice called the bed […]
Bill Belichick’s Oral Hygiene Fumble During Big Game Disgusts Fans
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11 Things That Will Help You Poop Better (Seriously)
The Best Products To Help You Poop Better | HuffPost Life Part of HuffPost Wellness. ©2021 BuzzFeed, Inc. All rights reserved. Everybody poops, so we may as well make it as enjoyable as possible. Or, at the very least, as unmemorable as possible. Enter these items, […]
‘Bundling’ Intervention Boosts Mental Health Care for Suicidal Kids in the ED
A mother brings her daughter to the emergency department (ED) and says, “We need help. [My daughter] wants to kill herself.” Before the visit, the mother sought a therapist for her child but wound up on a waitlist. The scenario plays out every single day in U.S. EDs, according to Kathleen Kiley, RN, senior staff […]
Researchers develop new method for detecting superfluid motion: Scientists hope the method leads to breakthroughs in sensing and information processing
Researchers at Rochester Institute of Technology are part of a new study that could help unlock the potential of superfluids — essentially frictionless special substances capable of unstopped motion once initiated. A team of scientists led by Mishkat Bhattacharya, an associate professor at RIT’s School of Physics and Astronomy and Future Photon Initiative, proposed a […]
How Do I Deal With the Death of My Father?
Learning about grief can help you move through the necessary steps and deal with the death of your father. The death of a loved one is one of the most intense experiences in life. Losing a father can be especially difficult. Learning about grief can help you move through the necessary steps and deal with […]
Adjusting fatty acid intake may help with mood variability in bipolar disorders
Can specific dietary guidelines help people living with bipolar disorders better manage their health? Maybe someday, according to a new study by Penn State College of Medicine researchers. Clinical trial results showed that a diet designed to alter levels of specific fatty acids consumed by participants may help patients have less variability in their mood. […]
Sex and the symbiont: Can algae hookups help corals survive? Rice biologists’ discovery can be used to help climate-challenged reefs survive for now
A little more sexy time for symbionts could help coral reefs survive the trials of climate change. And that, in turn, could help us all. Researchers at Rice University and the Spanish Institute of Oceanography already knew the importance of algae known as dinoflagellates to the health of coral as the oceans warm, and have […]
Benefits of Friendship: Why Do We Need a Friend in Our Life?
The benefits of friendship are endless. A good friend can help boost your mental and physical health, comfort you in times of need, and help reduce stress. Friendship is not just a subject that makes TV shows and movies more attractive, but it also adds immense vibrance to our lives. The true benefits of friendship cannot […]