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Personality may shape how caregiving affects health

Caring for a spouse with dementia is one of life's most demanding responsibilities. While the emotional toll is well documented, the physical effects of chronic caregiving stress can vary dramatically from one person to another. A new Rice University study suggests part of the re

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Robots can improve the health of older people, trial shows

A new trial has shown that using telepresence robots to support the well-being and health of older people in their homes can improve physical strength and balance, as well as social interaction and confidence. The work is published in the 2025 IEEE Conference on Telepresence.

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Declining global acceptability of intimate partner violence tied to declining prevalence

A study of more than 60 countries shows those with faster declines in the social acceptability of intimate partner violence against women also tend to have had faster reductions in rates of such violence, as well as faster human development improvements. Irina Vartanova of the In

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Socioeconomic challenges color patients' lung cancer screening experience

New research among lung cancer screening participants has found that low-dose chest computed tomography (CT) screening is generally well tolerated both physically and emotionally, but experiences vary across socioeconomic groups. Lower-income and safety-net participants experienc

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Can AI be your therapist?: Q&A with an expert

More than a third of psychologists report having patients who use artificial intelligence as an additional source of mental health support. As more people turn to AI for advice, companionship and help navigating difficult situations, researchers are working to understand what the

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Construction sites are not ready for extreme heat: 44% of workers said they have experienc

Hot weather is already having a negative impact on U.K. construction workers' health and well-being, and most construction sites are not set up to protect them, researchers have found.

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VR combined with nerve stimulation improves arm and hand function following a stroke

Researchers at the Medical University of Vienna and ETH Zurich have developed a rehabilitation platform for people suffering from the long-term effects of a stroke that combines virtual reality with targeted sensory nerve stimulation. In a randomized feasibility clinical study wi

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What helps women eat well? Control over money, time and decisions matters

Worldwide, women carry the greatest burden of malnutrition. More than two-thirds of women of childbearing age don't get enough of at least one micronutrient. These are the vitamins and minerals, such as iron, that the body needs in small amounts to stay healthy. A shortage is oft

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What's the buzz about mosquitoes this year?

With mosquito populations peaking well above the 10-year average in Saskatchewan and double last year's count at this time, the buzz across Saskatchewan is how bad it will get, and what we can do to help enjoy our time outside.

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Nutri-Grade labels help cut sugary drink consumption and drive industry reformulation

Mandatory Nutri-Grade front-of-pack labels for beverages have been found in a study to redirect household consumers toward healthier drinks, as well as encourage manufacturers to reformulate their products to include less sugar. Sugary drinks are a major driver of excess sugar in

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Mouse model supports long-held belief that viruses can trigger Parkinson's disease

Scientists usually use animal models when studying Parkinson's disease because these models mimic the disease well. They are limited, however, because they require either gene modifications or the injection of toxicants, which may not accurately represent how the disease occurs i

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A blood protein can flag dementia risk decades before symptoms appear

Forgetting the name of a loved one may be one of the first signs people notice of dementia, but it's rarely the first warning sign your brain gives. Changes in the brain that lead to neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer's and dementia start showing up decades before symptoms

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