From goodnewsnetwork.org
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Screaming protestors surrounded the building as federal marshals escorted a brave six-year-old girl on her way to making history. In first grade. It was November of 1960 when Ruby Bridges became the first black student to integrate William Frantz Elementary School in New Orleans. After many...
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11h ago
From sciencedaily.com
How does our brain regulate generosity?
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Are there areas of the brain, which regulate prosocial, altruistic behavior? Researchers have studied a very special group of patients and established that the 'basolateral amygdala' (part of the limbic system) plays an important role in this.
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
The brain learns to filter out distracting stimuli over time
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The human brain can learn through experience to filter out disturbing and distracting stimuli -- such as a glaring roadside billboard or a flashing banner on the internet. Scientists have used electroencephalography (EEG) to show that early visual processing in humans changes with repeated exposure.
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12h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Researchers have mapped the hidden control system of vision
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The smallest control system of vision in mammals has been mapped -- a discovery that opens entirely new insights into how our vision works and how it can be affected by disease.
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12h ago
From goodnewsnetwork.org
81-year-old Waitress Couldn’t Retire, so a Stranger Raised Over $300K for Her
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Moved by Betty's plight, Konzier whipped out her phone and pressed record. "If I make one video go viral, let it be this one."
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19h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Researchers identify a brain circuit for creativity
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Researchers analyzed data from 857 patients across 36 fMRI brain imaging studies and mapped a common brain circuit for creativity.
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on Feb 17
From goodnewsnetwork.org
Playful People Proved More Resilient During Covid–Excelling at ‘Lemonading’
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Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful folks, says new study.
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on Feb 16
From goodnewsnetwork.org
FDA Approves Opioid-free Pain Medication That Finally Delivers Relief Without Addiction
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The FDA approved the first drug in its class that targets moderate to severe acute pain in adults, without being addictive like opioids.
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on Feb 16
From psypost.org
New study challenges common belief that testosterone drives sexual desire in men
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A recent study found no link between daily testosterone fluctuations and sexual desire but suggested testosterone may influence courtship effort in single men.
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on Feb 16
From sciencedaily.com
Anesthesia overrides carbon dioxide in regulating cerebrospinal fluid flow
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A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. These findings may affect neuroanaesthesia practices.
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on Sep 6
Therapy and Golf Help Keep Navy Veteran on Course
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Paul’s drinking and drug use cost him his marriage and friends. Therapy helped the Veteran face his problems, begin his healing journey, and refocus on giving to others. Golfing also provides some of the camaraderie he had been missing.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Brain scanning approach shows wiring of depression
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By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to developing depression.
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
Youth with traumatic brain injuries show higher levels of psychopathic traits, new study finds
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New research shows that head injuries in justice-involved youth are linked to more severe psychopathic traits, with substance use and cognitive problems playing a key role in the connection.
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12h ago
From psypost.org
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New research sheds light on how different physical intimacy styles relate to sexual and romantic fulfillment in committed couples.
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14h ago
From goodnewsnetwork.org
Kindness Activists are Adding Benches to City Bus Stops After Man With Cane Has to Sit on a Curb
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A photo of a man with a cane sitting on the ground at a bus stop led to a groundswell of compassion, with 77 benches installed in the city.
#usa #urban #berkeley #community #inspiring #california #compassion #transportation #happy #science
14h ago
From psypost.org
Surprising connection found between asexuality and family structure
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A large study finds that asexuality in women and men is associated with different sibling configurations, offering new insight into potential developmental influences.
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16h ago
From psypost.org
Scientists explore molecular links between stress, brain function, and personality disorders
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A recent review highlights how stress, trauma, and environment may biologically rewire the brain in people with personality disorders.
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18h ago
From psypost.org
Expressing negativity improves support from romantic partners, new research finds
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A new study finds that expressing emotional distress prompts higher-quality support from romantic partners, regardless of how severe the problem is.
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20h ago
From goodnewsnetwork.org
First Confirmed Ankylosaur Footprints Found Anywhere in the World Identified in Canada
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Nodosaurid ankylosaurs have a flexible tail and four toes, while ankylosaurids have a sledgehammer-like tail club, and only three toes.
#canada #animals #dinosaurs #paleontology #happy #happynews #spreadjoy #depression #psychology #spreadlight
20h ago
From goodnewsnetwork.org
Lost Stuffed Bunny Goes on Airport Adventure Ending in Heartwarming Reunion (WATCH)
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A child lost their favorite stuffed animal in the Pittsburgh airport, but after a little magic, the drama had a “hoppy” ending for the bunny.
#fun #cute #toys #inspiring #pittsburgh #happy #Science #SpreadJoy #happynews #depression
on Feb 16
From psypost.org
People maltreated as children tend to have more severe sleep problems, study finds
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Youths with childhood maltreatment—particularly emotional and sexual abuse—experience more sleep problems, mediated by impaired emotion regulation strategies, such as reduced cognitive reappraisal and increased expressive suppression.
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on Feb 16
From goodnewsnetwork.org
Watch This Mushroom Drive a Robot Across the Ground—We’re Not Joking
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A mushroom's fungal filaments, known as mycelia, are known to carry electrical impulses in a way not too dissimilar from how human neurons.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Travel could be the best defense against aging
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Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.
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on Sep 5
From goodnewsnetwork.org
Good News in History, April 16 - Good News Network
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A daily column that features all the good news, anniversaries and notable birthdays from this day in history—April 16.
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1h ago
From digitalhealth.net
NHS trust flags cyber security risks owing to funding cuts
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Torbay and South Devon NHS Foundation Trust board has highlighted cyber security risks owing to a reduction in funding.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
1h ago
From sciencedaily.com
A visual pathway in the brain may do more than recognize objects
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A new study questions the longstanding view that the visual system is divided into two pathways, one for object-recognition and the other for spatial tasks. Using computational vision models, researchers found the ventral visual stream, may not be exclusively optimized for object recognition.
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
How circadian clocks maintain robustness in changing environments
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New research has uncovered how a simple circadian clock network demonstrates advanced noise-filtering capabilities, enhancing our understanding of how biological circuits maintain accuracy in dynamic natural environments.
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12h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Simulate sound in 3D at a finer scale than humans can perceive
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Ambisonic rendering is a way to simulate the precise locations of sounds in 3D, and an ambisonics algorithm has allowed researchers to create rich virtual 'soundscapes.'Researchers decided to test the limits of ambisonic sound reproduction through their 'AudioDome' loudspeaker array. Humans'...
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13h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
Examining a Case of Acute Late-Pregnancy Psychosis: How Best to Coordinate Care
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Peripartum psychosis is considered a psychiatric emergency. Here is how an interdisciplinary team can provide the best care.
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17h ago
From deploymentpsych.org
Research at CDP: The Turning Training into Action Study | Center for Deployment Psychology
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The collaboration study "Turning Training into Action: Translating Training of Behavioral Health Providers into Evidence-Based Practices" is led by Dr. Shelley MacDermid Wadsworth from the Military Family Research Institute at Purdue University, with CDP site-PI Jeffrey Cook. The study utilizes...
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18h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Simultaneous alcohol, cannabis use may fuel more drinking
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A recent study found that people may perceive fewer negative effects of alcohol if they are also using cannabis at the same time.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
New genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders
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A seminal study has uncovered a new genetic cause of neurodevelopmental disorders (NDDs). The discovery offers both closure and hope to potentially thousands of families worldwide who have long been searching for answers. The study reveals that mutations in a small, previously overlooked...
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Pharmacists' communication skills lead to reduced drug prescriptions by doctors
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Assertiveness -- a communication style that involves frank self-expression while respecting others -- is considered a teachable skill and has been regarded as useful in improving the safety of medical care. Researchers have found that assertiveness among pharmacy pharmacists is associated with...
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
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A study has shown how aspects of brain function change with age, revealing that excitatory processes in the brain decrease, while inhibitory processes increase as children get older. The findings are an important step in understanding conditions like autism.
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20h ago
From digitalhealth.net
NHS App ‘ping and book’ breast screening pilot launches
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NHS England has launched a ‘ping and book’ pilot project using the NHS App to invite participants to their breast screening appointments.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Intuition guides farmers towards better decision-making, but remains a taboo
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In Finland, farmers who have transitioned to regenerative agriculture perceive intuition as something that leads to better decision-making, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. However, intuition also remains a taboo; a topic that is avoided and rarely discussed.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
'Eolving' opioid epidemic across U.S.
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The heart of the opioid epidemic that killed 665,341 people in the United States between 2005 and 2020 shifted geographically from the Northwest to the East, according to a new geographical analysis.
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20h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Hidden potential in multiple disabilities
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Using eye-tracking -- a technique for recording and analyzing eye movements -- a team has shown that individuals with multiple disabilities can improve their social and emotional skills. Although these patients are often considered 'untestable', nine young people have undergone personalized...
#counseling #depression #healthcare #psychiatry #psychology #socialwork #mentalhealth #psychotherapy #psychotherapist
20h ago
From digitalhealth.net
CNIOs Grafton and Balsdon confirmed for Summer Schools 2025
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Chief nursing information officers Hayley Grafton and Helen Balsdon are the first speakers to be announced for Summer Schools 2025.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
22h ago
From sciencedaily.com
AI tool to better assess Parkinson's disease, other movement disorders
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A groundbreaking open-source computer program uses artificial intelligence to analyze videos of patients with Parkinson's disease and other movement disorders. The tool, called VisionMD, helps doctors more accurately monitor subtle motor changes, improving patient care and advancing clinical research.
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on Tue, 1AM
From sciencedaily.com
Scientists find new biomarker that predicts cancer aggressiveness
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Using a new technology and computational method, researchers have uncovered a biomarker capable of accurately predicting outcomes in meningioma brain tumors and breast cancers.
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on Feb 17
From sciencedaily.com
Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice
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Recent research takes aim at the a variant in gene SCN1B, which causes a severe form of developmental epileptic encephalopathy.
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on Feb 17
From sciencedaily.com
Adults can learn absolute pitch: new research challenges long-held musical belief
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It's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch -- the ability to identify musical notes without reference -- is a rare gift reserved for a select few with special genetic gifts or those who began musical training in early childhood. However, research challenges this, demonstrating that adults...
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on Feb 17
From goodnewsnetwork.org
Good News in History, February 16 - Good News Network
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This daily column at GNN.org features all the good news, anniversaries and notable birthdays from this day in history—February 16.
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on Feb 16
From digitalhealth.net
DigitalHealth.London reveals latest Accelerator programme cohort
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DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 digital health companies selected for its accelerator programme.
#doctor #hospital #medicine #medgadget #counseling #depression #healthcare #healthtech #psychiatry #psychology
on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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A study mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers showed the role of three proteins in mediating the impairments of plasticity in schizophrenia. The findings may hold promise for the development of...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researchers published a study detailing their work implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools. They found the schools that received training and coaching for educators on the model had higher outcomes for students with disabilities and their peers without when...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects
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Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a new study suggests. In fact, study participants who had experienced an SRC had better cognitive performance in some areas than those who had never suffered a concussion,...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researcher have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain that fires electrical impulses. The cells are hybrids, part neuron and part glia, and are present in both glioma, a type of brain tumor, and in normal brain. The newly discovered hybrid cells support the groundbreaking idea that...
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on Sep 5