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Research identifies best ways to debunk COVID vaccine misinformation

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People hesitant about getting a COVID vaccine were more likely to consider getting the shot after hearing a myth explained and corrected with facts, according to new research from the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of Pennsylvania.

After early-life stress, astrocytes can affect behavior

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Astrocytes in the lateral hypothalamus region of the brain, an area involved in the regulation of sleep and wakefulness, play a key role in neuron activity in mice and affect their behavior, Canadian researchers have found.

U.S. physicians are trusted sources of guidance amid H5N1 outbreak, study finds

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A new study led by CUNY SPH researchers suggests physicians were the most trusted public health messengers during the 2024 H5N1 avian influenza outbreak in the United States, surpassing institutional sources like the CDC, state or local health departments, or even family and friends. The research is published in the journal Scientific Reports.

Biases hinder access to sexual assault evidence kits for victims in Canada

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Survivors of sexual assault in largely rural and remote northwestern Ontario face systemic barriers when seeking forensic care, according to a new study led by McGill University researchers. The work is published in the journal Violence Against Women.

Inactive parents can contribute to sedentary behavior in their children

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“Children are the mirror of their parents” is a cliché, but it describes the reality in certain contexts. At least in relation to physical inactivity, this was demonstrated by a study conducted by researchers at São Paulo State University (UNESP) in Brazil. The study examined 182 young people between the ages of 6 and 17 and their respective parents.

Accessible wireless ultrasounds are accurate, finds study

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Many student-athletes are preparing or returning to the field or court for their upcoming season. With the start of both collegiate and professional sports, injuries are inevitable—and when they do happen, getting fast, reliable results can make all the difference.

ESC calls for cultural shift to deal with adverse combination of mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease

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A new ESC Clinical Consensus Statement is calling for greater awareness of the multidirectional relationship between mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease to improve patient health. The first ever ESC Clinical Consensus Statement to be developed on this topic was published today at ESC Congress 2025 and in the European Heart Journal.

Abuse impacts elite gymnasts well after retirement, study shows

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Abuse and neglect experienced during their active years continue to impact the lives of female elite gymnasts long after their competitive careers have ended. This is according to a recent study by Natalie Barker-Ruchti, researcher in sports science at Örebro University, Sweden. Her research findings will be invaluable in her new role as ethics specialist on the Swiss Olympic Committee.

Scientists look to commercial dyes to help them diagnose dementia

MyBlueDots2 weeks ago01 mins

Today, when an aging parent, relative, or friend starts to forget things, a firm diagnosis can be surprisingly elusive.

Knowing where to look: Researchers create AI to examine medical images like a trained radiologist

MyBlueDots2 weeks ago01 mins

Input and expertise from radiologists can help develop better and more trustworthy artificial intelligence (AI) tools, new research shows. The study used radiologists’ eye movements to help guide AI systems to focus on the most clinically relevant areas of medical images.

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Research identifies best ways to debunk COVID vaccine misinformation

After early-life stress, astrocytes can affect behavior

U.S. physicians are trusted sources of guidance amid H5N1 outbreak, study finds

Biases hinder access to sexual assault evidence kits for victims in Canada

Inactive parents can contribute to sedentary behavior in their children

Accessible wireless ultrasounds are accurate, finds study

ESC calls for cultural shift to deal with adverse combination of mental health conditions and cardiovascular disease

Abuse impacts elite gymnasts well after retirement, study shows

Scientists look to commercial dyes to help them diagnose dementia

Knowing where to look: Researchers create AI to examine medical images like a trained radiologist

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