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December 13, 2022
Exercise, mindfulness don’t appear to boost cognitive function in older adults
In healthy older adults, neither led to measurable improvements after 6 months, 18 months.
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June 15, 2022
Suicides less common in states that passed Medicaid expansion
Rates of suicide rose nationwide but more slowly in states with greater Medicaid access.
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May 11, 2022
Smoking-cessation program that targets cancer patients effective
Siteman program widens reach, lowers costs of tobacco treatment.
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May 9, 2022
Lenze named head of Department of Psychiatry
Noted for expertise treating depression, anxiety and cognitive issues in older adults.
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April 28, 2022
Neural pathway key to sensation of pleasant touch identified
Similar to itch, pleasant touch transmitted by specific neuropeptide and neural circuit.
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March 1, 2022
Risk of schizophrenia assessed with new screening tool
16-question tool designed to identify young people at high risk.
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December 6, 2021
Antipsychotic drugs may increase risk of breast cancer
Study focuses on role of the hormone prolactin.
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November 23, 2021
Prenatal, early-life influences on child brain development focus of new study
Washington University is national data coordinating site for child development study.
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November 9, 2021
Antidepressant may prevent severe COVID-19, follow-up study indicates
Low-cost drug lowers risk of hospitalizations, deaths.
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October 25, 2021
Older people’s resilience during pandemic focus of $9 million grant
Research to explore the effects of social isolation on cognitive, emotional health.
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October 21, 2021
Podcast: Remaining resilient while the pandemic drags on
This episode of 'Show Me the Science' focuses on how children and adults remain resilient despite the isolation and stresses of the pandemic.
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October 18, 2021
Emotional aspects of chronic pain isolated in brain circuitry
Animal study could help ID new treatment targets for negative emotions linked to pain .
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