Susan Scutti
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Young And Sick: 6 Health Issues That Are Increasingly Affecting Younger Age Groups
Sexually transmitted diseases, type 2 diabetes, and eating disorders are among the six conditions trending younger than in the past. → Read More
Learning How The Brain Learns: Mediodorsal Thalamus Supports Decision-Making During New Experiences
The mediodorsal thalamus supports adaptive decision-making, our negotiation of changing situations, such as walking down a street. → Read More
Fewer Women, Older Adults Hospitalized For Ischemic Stroke, Yet Rates Rise Among The Young And African Americans
Fewer patients over the age of 65 are hospitalized for ischemic stroke, yet younger patients and African American patients are increasing. → Read More
Fewer Women, Older Adults Hospitalized For Ischemic Stroke, Yet Rates Rise Among The Young And African Americans
Fewer patients over the age of 65 are hospitalized for ischemic stroke, yet younger patients and African American patients are increasing. → Read More
Reading On A Screen Versus Print Results In More Concrete, Less Abstract Interpretations
Digital readers scored higher on a test of concrete details and lower on a test of abstract interpretation than print readers. → Read More
BMI At 2 Months Predicts Childhood Obesity More Accurately Than Current Standard
BMI better predicts early childhood obesity than the current standard, weight-for-length. → Read More
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Where Does Personality Reside In The Brain? The Frontoparietal Network Makes You Who You Are
Personality dwells in the frontoparietal network of the brain. → Read More
What Is Rosacea? Learn About The Skin Condition On National Rosacea Awareness Month
Well over 16 million Americans have rosacea, yet this skin condition is poorly understood and has no known cure. → Read More
April Is STD Awareness Month; Talk, Test, And Treat Yourself To Prevent Chlamydia, Gonorrhea, And Syphilis
April is STD Awareness Month, which focuses on teens, young adults, and men who have sex with men: Talk. Test. Treat. → Read More
How To Be Popular: Your Stance On Moral Judgment Determines How Trustworthy You Seem To Others
People who uphold moral absolutes — “killing is always wrong, no matter what” — are more popular and considered more trustworthy. → Read More
On National Walking Day, Experience The Benefits Of Walking
Lace up your shoes, get on your feet, and take a step toward a healthier life April 6, National Walking Day. → Read More
Heart Failure Patients With Vitamin D Deficiency See Real Improvements When They Take Supplements
A daily dose of vitamin D3 improved heart function in people with heart muscle weakness: study. → Read More
Catching Feelings: Traffic In Amygdala Neural Circuit Determines If We Process Emotions As Good Or Bad
Two separate groups of cells within the brain's amygdala help us assign emotion, good and bad, to our experiences. → Read More
Tripping On Acid Alters Time Perception, Could Someday Treat Depression
LSD causes decreased activity in the default mode network, which is active when you daydream or think about the past. → Read More
Why Is AB Blood Type So Rare? It’s All About The Red Blood Cells
We inherit blood group genes from our parents, with odds of receiving one A and one B gene lower than other possible combinations. → Read More
Sophia, The Robot And Future Health Care Worker, Makes Her Debut At SXSW Interactive
Sophia the robot debuted at SXSW Interactive. → Read More
Giving Birth Around The World: In Some Countries, Women Leave The Hospital In Half A Day
A mother’s stay in a healthcare facility following childbirth varies considerably, with many women leaving too soon to receive sufficient postnatal care. → Read More
New Insights Into 3 Popular Drugs For Diabetic Macular Edema, A Common Eye Condition
Three diabetic macular edema drugs offer similar benefits, but people with 20/50 vision or worse get better results from Eylea and Lucentis. → Read More
Hard Liquor, Beer, or Wine: Which Alcoholic Drinks Are Healthiest?
Ciders and dark beers tend to be higher in calories, while cocktails tend to be high in sugar. If you can, swap seltzer water for soda. → Read More