Researchers at Tufts University found that 1-year-olds can pick up on emotional signals from TV and make decisions based on them. Infants as young as 12 months old are able to use information from televised emotional reactions to guide their interactions.
A study of over 12,000 physicians found significant variation in career satisfaction across 12 local markets, with Phoenix having the highest dissatisfaction rate and Syracuse seeing a notable increase. The study suggests that market-level changes, such as capitated contracting and regulatory changes, contribute to these variations.
A new study by University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers finds that preschool programs can significantly reduce the risk of childhood abuse and neglect. The study, which followed over 1,000 low-income children, found that those who attended a preschool program had a 52% lower rate of maltreatment compared to those who did not attend.
A large Australian twin study found that early marijuana users were two to five times more likely to develop problems with other drugs and alcohol. The study controlled for genetic and familial factors, suggesting a complex relationship between early marijuana use and later substance abuse.
The study found that physician groups use only 32% of recommended care management processes, leaving many patients without optimal care. External incentives from health plans and large purchasers can encourage the adoption of these processes.
Research at University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign reveals that kids who hang out with peers who bully tend to do more bullying themselves. The study's findings support the 'homophily hypothesis,' which suggests individual behavior is influenced by groups they're part of.
A new animal study reveals regional differences in brain activity during sleep, contradicting previous theories on sleep deprivation. The study found that different parts of the brain regulate sleep intensity, with frontal cortex involvement and hemispheric asymmetries playing a crucial role.
Research confirms that US food portion sizes have increased significantly over the past two decades, leading to a growing health threat of obesity and related diseases. The study analyzed data from 63,380 people aged 2 and older, revealing large increases in portion sizes for certain foods, particularly at fast-food establishments.
Researchers found increased vascular resistance in paralyzed legs of humans with long-term spinal cord injuries. However, a short period of training led to a marked decrease in vascular resistance, suggesting that deconditioning is the primary cause of the increase in vascular resistance.
A study found that intensive pharmacy consultations reduced drug-related deaths by 8% among patients taking high-risk medications, while lower hospitalization rates were observed in certain groups receiving any type of consultation. The research implies that pharmacist interventions can substantially reduce medication-related mortality.
Researchers discovered that jaw stiffness significantly impacts speech production, causing variability in motion as sounds are made. The study measured jaw stiffness and its effect on kinematic variability during speech production, revealing a relationship between the two.