MEDICINE & HEALTH

Gentle Nudge Rather Than Coercion Proven to Change People's Behavior

MEDICINE & HEALTH 01.18.2022 12:33 PM

In the behavioral sciences, nudge theory postulates that suggestions and positive reinforcement rather than top-down instruction are better at changing behavior, especially in decision making.

Loneliness in Emerging Adults Prevalent for the Past 40 Years, According to a Meta-Analysis

01.18.2022 10:00 AM

A new psychological meta-analysis compiled several studies to identify the loneliness in emerging adults. It was found the trend increased for the past 43 years.

COVID-Flu Vaccine: How Soon Can We Get This Combined Booster Shot Against Coronavirus, Influenza, RSV, of Moderna?

01.18.2022 05:43 AM

Vaccine maker Moderna recently said it is hoping to sell a combined booster jab for infectious diseases such as COVID-19, influenza, and a common respiratory virus known as RSV.

Fourth Dose of Pfizer-BioNTech Vaccine Only Gives Partial Defense Against Omicron, Israeli Study Suggests

01.18.2022 04:56 AM

The preliminary data from an Israeli study suggests that the fourth dose of the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine is insufficient to prevent Omicron infection. Does this mean a fifth does is needed?

'Microrobots' That Work Like Fontanelle Developed for Easy Bone Treatment Procedures

01.18.2022 03:09 AM

A new study developed 'microrobots' to make bone treatment procedures convenient and effective.

Can Children Sharpen Reading Skills by Playing Action Video Games? [STUDY]

01.18.2022 00:19 AM

A new study developed an action video game to know how playing challenges influence the reading skill of children.

Heightened Brain Activity While Asleep to Perceive Unfamiliar Voices Could Be An Evolutionary Trick Against Potential Threats

01.17.2022 23:51 PM

Scientists found that the brain pays more attention to unfamiliar voices during non-rapid eye movement (NREM) sleep, indicating that it can learn even while asleep although it could do more harm than help because it should be at rest.

Making Friends At Work: Why Are Good Interpersonal Relationships in Your Job Important?

01.17.2022 10:00 AM

Making friends at work is important because humans spend most of their time at work. A new study shows that having good interpersonal relationships help employees to become more engaged with their work.

'COVID-somnia': How to Overcome Sleep Problem During the Pandemic

01.17.2022 09:46 AM

Due to the current pandemic that has claimed countless lives all over the world, a lot of people are suffering from a sleep problem some call "COVID-somnia."

People Who Have Developing Dementia Struggle to Identify Truth, Lies, and Sarcasm [STUDY]

01.17.2022 07:14 AM

A study confirms that patients of dementia are struggling to determine truths, lies, and even sarcasm during conversation.

Burkina Faso Bird Flu Outbreak: 500,000 Chickens Die Due to H1N1 Strain

01.17.2022 04:12 AM

The highly transmissible H1N1 variant of avian flu was discovered in late December, and around 500,000 hens have died or been killed as a result of the outbreak.

COVID-19 Treatment: New Research Reveals How Small Molecule Can Stop Modulate Virus Replication

01.17.2022 04:00 AM

A research team has employed advanced computational simulations to study further, a protein that's essential to the replication of the virus, as well as remains comparatively consistent through different coronavirus variants.

Massive Death of Pigs in Mexico Not Caused By Swine Fever, But Salmonella and Pneumonia

01.17.2022 03:38 AM

Mexican authorities can now breathe a sigh of relief after confirming that the pig die-off in the country in 2021 was due to salmonella and pneumonia, and not African swine flu.

TikTok 'Sleepy Chicken' Challenge Dangerous: Here’s What Experts Say

01.17.2022 01:00 AM

The Sleepy Chicken challenge on TikTok is sweeping the internet. But physicians have cautioned that the said trend is dangerous.

Cells in Down Syndrome Cases Have Senescence-Like Mechanism That Could Be Targeted for Future Treatment

01.17.2022 00:40 AM

The new study linked Down syndrome to senescent cells, the same type implicated in many diseases related to aging, that cause genome-wide disruptions.

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