Studies and Analyses

Studies and Analyses

New Insights on Genetic Risk Factors for Sudden Cardiac Death

Two international research studies, both led by investigators affiliated with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH) and the Broad Institute of MIT and Harvard,…

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Learn Dutch While You Sleep: Study Shows Surprising Results

Reluctant students and sleepyheads take note: a study conducted at the universities of Zurich and Fribourg has shown that German-speaking students are better…

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One-Third of Knee Replacements Found Inappropriate: Study Insights

New research reports that more than one third of total knee replacements in the U.S. were classified as “inappropriate” using a patient classification system…

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Veterans’ Traumatic Brain Injury Linked to Earlier Dementia Risk

The study also found that veterans with a history of TBI developed dementia about two years earlier than those without TBI who had developed dementia. 

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Low-Dose Aspirin Linked to Lower Pancreatic Cancer Risk

“We found that the use of low-dose aspirin was associated with cutting the risk of pancreatic cancer in half, with some evidence that the longer low-dose…

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Forage Fish Abundance Shifts Impact Atlantic Cod Distribution

A recent study of how this occurred may help fishery managers, scientists, and the industry understand and resolve apparent conflicts between assessment…

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Freshers Struggle to Recall A-Level Concepts: New Research Insights

A new report published today shows that even grade-A students could only remember 40 per cent of their A-Level syllabus by the first week of term at…

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Consumers Seek Reduced Sugar, Salt Over Low-Fat Options

 

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Weight Loss Linked to Better Sleep and Improved Mood

“This study confirms several studies reporting that weight loss is associated with increased sleep duration,” said the study's lead investigator, Nasreen…

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Study Finds Puzzle Games Boost Mental Flexibility in Adults

A recent study by Nanyang Technological University (NTU) scientists showed that adults who played the physics-based puzzle video game Cut the Rope regularly,…

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Gut Microbes Linked to Type 2 Diabetes and Obesity Insights

The study lends support to other recent reports that have found an association between specific bacterial species in the human digestive system and obesity and…

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Air Pollution Controls Reduce Death Rates in North Carolina

Using mortality trends from state public health data, along with monthly measurements from air-monitoring stations across North Carolina from 1993-2010, the…

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'Trophy wife' stereotype is largely a myth, new study shows

Most people are familiar with the “trophy wife” stereotype that attractive women marry rich men, placing little importance on their other traits, including…

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Stress Hormone Linked to Working Memory Decline in Aging

 A new study published in the June 18 issue of The Journal of Neuroscience adds to a body of evidence suggesting stress may accelerate cognitive decline later…

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APC Gene’s Link to Learning and Autism Symptoms Explored

Autistic-like behaviors and decreased cognitive ability may be associated with disruption of the function of the Adenomatous Polyposis Coli (APC) gene. When…

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Study Confirms Pathological Gambling Runs in Families

A study by University of Iowa researchers confirms that pathological gambling runs in families and shows that first-degree relatives of pathological gamblers…

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