Health
Children are particularly Vulnerable to Heavy Metals in Our Food
The issue of foodborne metal contamination has gained new urgency, thanks in part to a 2021 US Congressional Report revealing high levels of metals found…
News
Technology
For Newly Licensed Teen Drivers, a Virtual Driving Assessment predicts their Risk of Crashing
Driving skills measured at the time of licensure on a virtual driving assessment (VDA), which exposes drivers to common serious crash scenarios, help predict crash…
Health
Adolescent Diet Quality is associated with Serious Health Risks
Adolescent diet quality is indeed associated with serious health risks. Adolescence is a critical period of growth and development, and nutrition plays a critical role…
Health
The Key to Fatty Liver Disease and the effects it has on Billions of People
The global rise in obesity and diabetes is causing an epidemic of fatty liver disease, which affects 20-30% of the world’s population. Almost one-third of…
Health
High-altitude Training appears to be beneficial for Patients before Surgery
A new study found that simulating high altitude could help older patients who are at risk of health complications after surgery. A randomized trial of…
Technology
Reaction Time can be used to Measure Immersive Engagement in Mixed Reality
The immersive engagement of a user with the program in the real world/digital world cross-over of mixed reality is referred to as presence. UMass Amherst…
Psychology
Trauma-related Brain Activity causes Distinct Brain Activity
The recall of memories, particularly traumatic ones, is a complex process involving multiple brain regions. When a person recalls a traumatic event, specific patterns of…
Other
People Tire of Virtual Meetings because We do them Incorrectly
Virtual meetings can be exhausting, and several factors contribute to this. According to new research, sleepiness during virtual meetings is caused by mental underload and…
Biology
Flaxseed-based Gut Microbiota Manipulation may reduce the Risk of Breast Cancer
A new study suggests that the human gut microbiome may play a role in breast health. Human health has long been known to be influenced…
Technology
Immersive VR Goggles for Mice open up new Possibilities in Brain Science
New miniature virtual reality (VR) goggles offer more immersive experiences for laboratory mice. Researchers can study the neural circuitry that underpins behavior more accurately and…
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