Study models how human behavior, lockdowns and restrictions shaped COVID’s spread
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When it comes to motivating employees, new research from the University of South Florida finds frontline workers, such as cashiers and retail clerks, value perks like food and outings far more than health benefits or gym memberships.
Researchers from UC San Diego School of Medicine found that testing for lipoprotein(a) — a genetic risk factor for heart disease — remains uncommon in the United States, despite modest increases over the past decade.
PTSD affects about 12 million U.S. adults, with veterans hit especially hard – and many also grappling with alcohol use disorder and chronic pain. These conditions often overlap and fuel each other, making treatment complex and largely ineffective. Using rat models, researchers tested a new drug, PPL-138, designed to target both PTSD and alcohol misuse. Early results are promising: the drug significantly reduced stress and alcohol-related behaviors, pointing to a potential breakthrough for those facing this difficult trio of disorders.
Scientists at Université de Montréal’s affiliated hospital research centre (CRCHUM) are testing out a mobile application to help young adults who have a first episode of psychosis to support safer cannabis consumption.