Health
Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Nearly 1 in 5 older adults in central Ohio report not being prepared for emergencies, such as extreme weather events, or not knowing if they are ready.
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Study finds higher rates of arrest for Black adults with psychological disorders
Black adults who are experiencing emotion dysregulation and/or psychological disorders, particularly Black men, are more likely to be arrested than are white American adults with symptoms of the same level of severity, a ...
Apr 15, 2024
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Medical research
Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1
A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus's ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.
Apr 11, 2024
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Obstetrics & gynaecology
Mouse study shows exercise during pregnancy improves heart health of future generations
Exercising during pregnancy doesn't just benefit moms—it may also give their babies a head start on their heart health after birth, according to a study by researchers at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Mar 27, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
High neighborhood eviction rate may harm Black moms' mental health
Living in a neighborhood with high eviction rates over time is associated with higher rates of psychological distress among pregnant Black women compared to those who live in areas with lower eviction rates, a new study has ...
Mar 25, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Breathe, don't vent: Turning down the heat is key to managing anger, study suggests
Venting about a source of anger might feel good in the moment, but it's not effective at reducing the rage, new research suggests.
Mar 18, 2024
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Neuroscience
Fatty food before surgery may impair memory in old, young adults
Eating fatty food in the days leading up to surgery may prompt a heightened inflammatory response in the brain that interferes for weeks with memory-related cognitive function in older adults—and new research in animals ...
Mar 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A mental process that leads to putting off an unpleasant task
Putting off a burdensome task may seem like a universal trait, but new research suggests that people whose negative attitudes tend to dictate their behavior in a range of situations are more likely to delay tackling the task ...
Mar 1, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Helping caregivers assist people with dementia in eating at home
For many people with dementia and the caregivers helping them live at home, mealtime is no picnic.
Feb 15, 2024
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Psychology & Psychiatry
How emotions affect word retrieval in people with aphasia
People with aphasia have more trouble coming up with words they want to use when they're prompted by images and words that carry negative emotional meaning, new research suggests.
Feb 8, 2024
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