Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

New study finds fetal heart rate not a good indicator of a baby's health

Salt Lake City – Physicians preparing to deliver a baby look at fetal heart rate patterns to guide them in deciding whether or not to perform a C- section. But…

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Study shows why underrepresented men should be included in binge eating research

Binge eating is a disorder which affects both men and women, yet men remain underrepresented in research. A new study published in the International Journal of…

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Friendship’s Role in Stress Regulation: New Study Insights

The study, conducted by researchers at Radboud University Nijmegen in the Netherlands, appears in the journal Child Development.Cortisol, a human stress…

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Study uncovers clues to young children's aggressive behavior

The study was done by researchers at the University of Minnesota and appears in the journal Child Development.The researchers looked at more than 260 mothers…

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Strong Teacher Bonds Shield First Graders from Aggression

The study was conducted by researchers from the University of Quebec at Montreal, Laval University, the University of Alabama, the University of Montreal, and…

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World’s largest diabetes study targeting foot ulcers

Diabetes is becoming more and more common. Today some 5–10 percent of the population is estimated to suffer from the disease. One common complication is foot…

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Penn Study Uncovers Genetics Behind Insulin Resistance Paradox

The signals to make lipid after a meal come from hormones – most notably insulin – and the direct effect of nutrients on the liver. In a recent issue of Cell…

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Hebrew University researchers show how motherhood behavior Is influenced by alterations in brain function

The research, by Dr. Adi Mizrahi of the Silberman Institute of Life Sciences and Edmond and Lily Safra Center for Brain Sciences at the Hebrew University, has…

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Understanding Peer Pressure in Preschoolers: Key Insights

Adults and adolescents often adjust their behaviour and opinions to peer groups, even when they themselves know better.Researchers from the Max Planck…

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Generation X Report: U-M Survey Shows Positive Community Engagement

“They are not bowling alone,” said political scientist Jon Miller, author of The Generation X Report. “They are active in their communities, mainly satisfied…

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British Study Enhances Glaucoma Assessment and Treatment

The study, published in the Investigative Ophthalmology & Visual Science journal (Intraocular Pressure and Corneal Biomechanics in an Adult British Population…

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Harsh discipline fosters dishonesty in young children

Young children exposed to a harshly punitive school environment are more inclined to lie to conceal their misbehaviour than are children from non-punitive…

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Consumers don't pay as much attention to nutrition fact labels as they think

Nutrition Facts labels have been used for decades on many food products. Are these labels read in detail by consumers when making purchases? Do people read…

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Advanced post-mastectomy breast reconstruction improves women's psychosocial and sexual well-being

That is one of the conclusions of a new study published early online in Cancer, a peer-reviewed journal of the American Cancer Society. The study's results…

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Single Cigarette Effects on Nitric Oxide in Young Adults

However, there is limited knowledge about smoking-induced changes in the production and exchange of nitric oxide (NO) in young adults. In a study of eight…

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Biofuel Production From Forests May Raise Emissions Concerns

The findings are contrary to assumptions and some previous studies that suggest biofuels from this source would be carbon-neutral or even reduce greenhouse gas…

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