Over the past few decades, engineers have introduced and perfected numerous technologies designed to produce highly immersive experiences, including virtual reality (VR), augmented reality (AR) and advanced surround sound systems. While these technologies are now widely used worldwide, their effects on human perceptions and their associated brain processes have rarely been explored scientifically. Researchers at University of Parma, State University […]

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Lorraine: Dr Amir Khan on the signs and symptoms of prostate cancer When Justin Butlin would get up every morning at 4.26am to urinate it turned into a bit of a joke for him and his wife Rachel. But looking back at it now the dad has realised it was a sign of a deadly disease that he missed. The […]

Health chiefs might UP ‘alcohol-free’ ABV limit to 0.5% in push to get Brits to cut back on booze Officials launch consultation on raising ABV threshold for alcohol-free drinks  Health chiefs hope move will encourage more to choose a non-alcoholic drink More drinks could be set to be labelled ‘alcohol free’ as part of an initiative to get Brits to […]

A Miami-area nurse practitioner has been convicted of defrauding Medicare by submitting fraudulent claims for more than $200 million worth of unnecessary genetic testing and medical equipment, federal prosecutors announced. Elizabeth Hernandez, 45, of Homestead, could face as many as 75 years in prison when she’s sentenced on December 14. Hernandez overbilled Medicare by more than $200 million, according to […]

Most pregnant people in the U.S. are at risk of not getting enough of six nutrients important to a healthy pregnancy—vitamin A, vitamin D, folate, calcium, iron, and omega-3 fatty acids—from foods alone. Yet finding a combination of foods and supplements that delivers the right amounts of these nutrients without exceeding calorie recommendations or safety limits can be challenging. In […]

Recent advancements in neuroscience have unveiled new insights into the neural processes responsible for self-referential cognition. This research has brought particular attention to a critical neural network known as the default mode network (DMN), comprising brain regions such as the medial prefrontal cortex (mPFC), posterior cingulate cortex, temporoparietal junction (TPJ), and both lateral and medial temporal lobes. Central to self-related […]

Boston Children’s Hospital recently announced its plans to transition to a unified Epic electronic health record. Similar to Salt Lake City-based Intermountain Health and Pittsburgh-based UPMC, Boston Children’s – which currently uses both Epic and Cerner PowerChart – says it plans to make the migration to a single Epic platform across all its care sites in 2024.  Boston Children’s IT department […]

Scientists have identified a molecule that can prevent tangling of a brain protein that is linked to diseases such as Parkinson’s. The findings may provide insights into new ways of treating or diagnosing the early stages of dementia. Alpha-synuclein, a protein found in brain cells, is commonly associated with neurodegenerative diseases such as Parkinson’s, a debilitating neurological disorder affecting millions […]

Dr Hilary discusses possible Covid wave As the UK heads into the autumn season, the bad weather sparks fresh fears of twindemic of flu and COVID-19. The colder season usually sees everyone you know suddenly sneezing, sniffling or worse. One of the reasons behind the boom in respiratory illnesses is that cold air damages the immune response occurring in the nose, combine […]