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Study gathers new insight into the neural underpinnings of human cooperation

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Collaboration and cooperation are key elements of human social interactions, which can contribute to the efficient achievement of shared goals. While many psychology and neuroscience studies have investigated cooperative behaviors among humans, the complex interplay between these behaviors and their neural underpinnings remain poorly understood.

Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it leads to a worse night’s rest overall—here’s why

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Alcohol is often used as a sleep aid—with some people crediting a “nightcap” with helping them fall asleep more easily. But while it might be nice to unwind after a long day with a glass of wine or a beer, alcohol may not be as beneficial for sleep as some think. In fact, it may actually lead to a worse night’s sleep overall.

Saturday night fever: The health risks you need to watch out for on the weekend

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“Saturday Night Fever” hit the silver screen in 1977 and epitomized the culture of the time. Disco music, flared trousers and pure escapism. Saturdays remain the most popular night for going out, although it has very much moved on from the days of John Travolta and bell-bottoms. But the pleasure-seeking lifestyle has remained and spawned a collection of what might be referred to as the “Saturday night conditions.”

Smartwatches reveal insights into psychiatric illnesses and genetic links

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Smartwatches that can collect physical and physiological data on users could be potentially interesting tools in biomedicine to gain a better understanding of brain diseases and behavioral disorders and possible driver mutations related to these pathologies.

Genital herpes is on the rise. Here’s what to know about this common infection

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The World Health Organization (WHO) recently released new estimates suggesting around 846 million people aged between 15 and 49 live with a genital herpes infection.

World’s smallest biomedical robot advances interventional diagnosis and treatment

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Researchers from the School of Engineering of the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (HKUST) have successfully developed the world’s smallest multifunctional biomedical robot, which is 60% smaller than current models.

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders—here’s what to watch out for

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The thousands of firefighters and other first responders on the front lines of the fires that are raging in the Los Angeles area are at increased risk for anxiety, depression, acute stress and post-traumatic stress disorder.

In times of uncertainty, the brain takes the easy route by following the crowd

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In uncertain situations where information is lacking, individuals often find themselves imitating the choices of others. For example, if all the customers at a Chinese restaurant are ordering Jajangmyeon (noodles with black bean sauce), one might also choose Jajangmyeon, even if they prefer Jjamppong (spicy seafood noodle soup).

Clinical trial finds no benefit from aspirin in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence

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A new international clinical trial led by the National Cancer Center Singapore is reporting that three years of aspirin following standard adjuvant therapy for high-risk Dukes’ B and C colorectal cancer did not yield a significant advantage in preventing disease recurrence.

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa—what does air pollution have to do with it?

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Air pollution has an alarming effect on global health. In 2019, it was responsible for 4.2 million global deaths. Inhaling air pollution harms health in many different ways beyond simply having effects on the lungs. Over 70% of air pollution deaths are due to cardiovascular diseases—diseases of the heart and blood vessels, such as heart attacks and strokes.

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Moving forward after the Los Angeles fires: Experts discuss physical, psychological and environmental recovery

Q&A: How lunges, squats and holds can build stronger tendons and ligaments

Opioid delta-receptor agonists alleviate stress-induced irritable bowel syndrome symptoms in mouse model

Occupational exposures tied to higher risk for vertigo

Study gathers new insight into the neural underpinnings of human cooperation

Alcohol may help you fall asleep faster, but it leads to a worse night’s rest overall—here’s why

Saturday night fever: The health risks you need to watch out for on the weekend

Smartwatches reveal insights into psychiatric illnesses and genetic links

Genital herpes is on the rise. Here’s what to know about this common infection

World’s smallest biomedical robot advances interventional diagnosis and treatment

Acute stress and early signs of PTSD are common in firefighters and other first responders—here’s what to watch out for

In times of uncertainty, the brain takes the easy route by following the crowd

Clinical trial finds no benefit from aspirin in preventing colorectal cancer recurrence

Heart attacks and high blood pressure are on the rise in Africa—what does air pollution have to do with it?

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