https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/racial_issues/ Scientific research on racism, racial issues, race relations, differences in health and medical treatment by race and related issues. en-us Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:13:36 EDT Sun, 12 Apr 2026 09:13:36 EDT 60 https://www.sciencedaily.com/images/scidaily-logo-rss.png https://www.sciencedaily.com/news/mind_brain/racial_issues/ For more science news, visit ScienceDaily. https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260403224508.htm Astrocytes, once thought to be mere brain “support cells,” are now revealed to be key players in fear memory. Researchers found they actively help form, recall, and weaken fear responses by interacting with neurons in real time. Changing astrocyte activity directly altered how strong fear memories became. This breakthrough could lead to entirely new treatments for anxiety-related disorders. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 07:47:25 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/04/260403224508.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260218031606.htm That viral claim that your frontal lobe “isn’t fully developed until 25” turns out to be more myth than milestone. Early brain scans showed that gray matter changes dramatically through the teen years, and because studies stopped around age 20, scientists estimated development might wrap up in the mid-20s. But newer, massive brain-imaging research paints a different picture: key wiring and network efficiency in the brain continue evolving into the early 30s. Thu, 19 Feb 2026 02:54:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2026/02/260218031606.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm Researchers discovered that clogged brain “drains” show up early in people at risk of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages, easily seen on standard MRI scans, are tied to toxic protein buildup linked to memory loss and cognitive decline. In some cases, they may signal Alzheimer’s earlier than other commonly used brain markers. This could help physicians detect the disease earlier, before irreversible damage sets in. Sat, 03 Jan 2026 00:45:11 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251228020016.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251227004153.htm Scientists studying Alzheimer’s in African Americans have uncovered a striking genetic clue that may cut across racial lines. In brain tissue from more than 200 donors, the gene ADAMTS2 was significantly more active in people with Alzheimer’s than in those without it. Even more surprising, this same gene topped the list in an independent study of White individuals. The discovery hints at a common biological pathway behind Alzheimer’s and opens the door to new treatment strategies. Thu, 01 Jan 2026 11:23:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/12/251227004153.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251111233952.htm Researchers scanning soccer fans’ brains found that wins trigger bursts of reward activity while losses dampen control signals. The results show how loyalty and rivalry can override logic, turning competition into an emotional storm. The same brain circuits that fuel sports passion may also underlie political or social fanaticism. Early experiences, the study suggests, shape whether these circuits lead to healthy excitement or explosive reactions. Tue, 11 Nov 2025 23:46:42 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251111233952.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102011158.htm Cognitive struggles are climbing across the U.S., especially among young and economically disadvantaged adults. Rates of self-reported cognitive disability nearly doubled in people under 40 between 2013 and 2023. Researchers suspect social and economic inequality plays a major role and are urging further study to understand the trend’s causes and long-term impact. Sun, 02 Nov 2025 09:31:03 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/11/251102011158.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250929054915.htm Researchers found that middle-aged adults, especially women, are far more likely to be addicted to ultra-processed foods than older generations. Marketing of diet-focused processed foods in the 1980s may have played a major role. Food addiction was linked to poor health, weight issues, and social isolation, highlighting long-term risks. Experts warn that children today could face even higher addiction rates in the future. Mon, 29 Sep 2025 09:57:42 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250929054915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250909031511.htm Scientists discovered that certain blood proteins linked to brain injury and inflammation strongly correlate with early signs of memory and cognitive decline, especially in Hispanic and Latino adults. This breakthrough points to a future where Alzheimer’s could be detected early with a simple blood test. Tue, 09 Sep 2025 22:05:55 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/09/250909031511.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033408.htm USC researchers have found a promising new brain scan marker that could better detect Alzheimer’s risk — but only for some. The tau-based benchmark works in Hispanic and White populations when paired with another Alzheimer’s protein, amyloid, but falls short for Black participants, revealing critical gaps in current diagnostics. Sun, 29 Jun 2025 04:13:30 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/06/250629033408.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520183839.htm Poor mental health, rising obesity rates, exposure to violence and climate change are among the key challenges facing our adolescents today, according to a global report. Tue, 20 May 2025 18:38:39 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250520183839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505121754.htm Physically punishing children in low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) has exclusively negative outcomes -- including poor health, lower academic performance, and impaired social-emotional development -- yielding similar results to studies in wealthier nations, finds a new analysis. Mon, 05 May 2025 12:17:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/05/250505121754.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220605.htm A new study shows how a dopamine circuit between two brain regions enables mice to extinguish fear after a peril has passed. Mon, 28 Apr 2025 22:06:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250428220605.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423111905.htm A new study suggests that fear and the immune system are connected in previously unknown ways. Researchers found that the immune system can influence stress and fear behaviors by changing how brain cells communicate. Wed, 23 Apr 2025 11:19:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250423111905.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154601.htm A new analysis finds a significant uptick in the number of people dying at home due to ischemic stroke compared to inpatient medical facilities, and when not at home, individuals in rural communities and Black Americans were more likely to die in less specialized care environments. Additionally, the researchers found that after a steady 10-year decline, overall death rates from stroke are now rising. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:46:01 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/04/250409154601.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151251.htm Fear of emotions among couples with PTSD is associated with unproductive communication, according to a new study. Mon, 31 Mar 2025 15:12:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250331151251.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328173532.htm A new study found that over half of US adults experienced some form of discrimination, and individuals with high exposure to discrimination have more than five times the chances of screening positive for depression, and five times the chances of screening positive for anxiety. Compared to adults who do not experience discrimination, adults who do experience this mistreatment have nearly nine times the odds of screening positive for both depression and anxiety. Fri, 28 Mar 2025 17:35:32 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250328173532.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141719.htm Researchers explored how the characteristics of communication networks in groups (i.e., density and centralization) affected the development of shared social identity and, as a result, group performance. The study's findings can help managers and other business leaders develop strategies to enhance the performance of their teams. Tue, 25 Mar 2025 14:17:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250325141719.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320144819.htm Americans have long believed that sports are one area in society that offers kids from all backgrounds the chance to succeed to the best of their abilities. But new research suggests that this belief is largely a myth, and that success in high school and college athletics often is influenced by race and gender, as well as socioeconomic status, including family wealth and education. Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:48:19 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250320144819.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310152915.htm Research has shown that adults instinctively think of men when asked to think of a person -- they describe the most 'typical' person they can imagine as male and assume storybook characters without a specified gender are men. A new study by psychology researchers shows that the way parents talk to their children may contribute to these perceptions. Their findings show that parents across the US are more likely to use gender-neutral labels -- for instance, 'kid' -- more often for boys than for girls and to use gender-specific labels, such as 'girl,' more often for girls than for boys. Mon, 10 Mar 2025 15:29:15 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250310152915.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134939.htm People who have a minority viewpoint on a controversial topic are more likely to 'self-silence' themselves in conversation -- and that may lead them to behave against their own beliefs, a new study found. Wed, 05 Mar 2025 13:49:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250305134939.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304113814.htm Nearly 40% of adult Americans say they've experienced some type of sport-related mistreatment in their lives, a new study shows. Mistreatment ranged from psychological and emotional to physical and sexual. But most people who reported mistreatment experienced more than one kind, the research found. Tue, 04 Mar 2025 11:38:14 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250304113814.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303141645.htm Distressing news and traumatic stories can cause stress and anxiety -- not only in humans, but these stories can also affect AI language models, such as ChatGPT. Researchers have now shown that these models, like humans, respond to therapy: an elevated 'anxiety level' in GPT-4 can be 'calmed down' using mindfulness-based relaxation techniques. Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:16:45 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/03/250303141645.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125524.htm First study of its kind reveals epigenetic signatures of violence passesd to grandchildren. Thu, 27 Feb 2025 12:55:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250227125524.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm Identifying and treating risk factors for depression, anxiety and other psychological health conditions during pregnancy and postpartum may improve short- and long-term health outcomes for both mother and child, according to a new scientific statement. Tue, 25 Feb 2025 12:20:49 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250225122049.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210132356.htm In our digital times as we are inundated with YouTube videos, memes and social media, satire is everywhere, but it can be more damaging to people's reputations than direct criticism, according to new research. Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:23:56 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250210132356.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206142400.htm Researchers have unveiled the precise brain mechanisms that enable animals to overcome instinctive fears. The study in mice could have implications for developing therapeutics for fear-related disorders such as phobias, anxiety and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:24:00 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206142400.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113126.htm A new study of breast cancer survivors has found this psychosocial challenge impacts almost every important domain of their lives -- the emotional, behavioral, cognitive, relational and professional. A larger number of domains was affected, and they were affected more frequently in those with greater fear of recurrence. The majority of study participants indicated that they sought senses of purpose, belonging, control and connection with others. Thu, 06 Feb 2025 11:31:26 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250206113126.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132425.htm An international research team has identified key genetic factors that confer protective effects against Alzheimer's disease (AD) through a comprehensive genetic analysis of East Asian populations, including Chinese and Japanese, as well as European populations. This groundbreaking discovery sheds light on how these genetic factors can exert protective effects, unveiling the biological mechanisms underlying AD pathogenesis. Tue, 04 Feb 2025 13:24:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250204132425.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203163844.htm Researchers found that women between the ages of 25 and 65 -- the life stages of early and middle adulthood -- spoke on average 3,000 more words per day than their male counterparts. Mon, 03 Feb 2025 16:38:44 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/02/250203163844.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161848.htm Propranolol, a beta blocker medication used for treating high blood pressure and preventing migraines, may lower ischemic stroke risk in women who experience migraines frequently. Thu, 30 Jan 2025 16:18:48 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250130161848.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165252.htm Research has established a clear link between racial and ethnic disparities in maternal heart health and higher risks of preterm birth, preeclampsia and cardiovascular issues for Black and Hispanic mothers and their babies. Wed, 15 Jan 2025 16:52:52 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250115165252.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110122029.htm An analysis of U.S. mortality data reveals the disproportionate impact of traumatic brain injuries (TBI) on older adults, males and certain racial and ethnic groups. Fri, 10 Jan 2025 12:20:29 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250110122029.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106195658.htm When children have a place to play outside, programs aimed at reducing their screen time use are more successful. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 19:56:58 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106195658.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132901.htm A new study used acoustic sensors that detect the sound of gunfire to show how often children in one Chicago neighborhood are exposed to gunshots while walking to and from school. Results showed that nearly two-thirds of schools in the Englewood neighborhood of Chicago had at least one gun incident within 400 meters (about one-quarter mile) of where children were walking home during the 2021-22 school year. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:29:01 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132901.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132647.htm The risk of experiencing intimate partner violence may accumulate over time among people who experienced childhood maltreatment when they were younger, finds a new study. Mon, 06 Jan 2025 13:26:47 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250106132647.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162632.htm Recognizing that news coverage may have influence in forming attitudes and in driving action, a team of psychology researchers examined whether reframing this gender gap in terms of 'men's overrepresentation' -- rather than as 'women's underrepresentation' -- would have an impact on perceptions of the issue and on motivations to address it. Its findings showed that framing the gap as 'men's overrepresentation' -- as opposed to 'women's underrepresentation' -- in political leadership elicited more anger at the disparity among women and increased perceptions that the gap is unjust. Moreover, the results showed that anger at the disparity leads women to take action to address it. Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:26:32 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2025/01/250102162632.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218174722.htm People with breathing problems during sleep may have a larger hippocampus, the area of the brain responsible for memory and thinking, according to a new study. The study, which included mostly Latino people, also found that those with lower oxygen levels during sleep had changes in the deep parts of the brain, the white matter, a common finding of decreased brain health that develops with age. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 17:47:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218174722.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218132137.htm Artificial intelligence (AI) systems tend to take on human biases and amplify them, causing people who use that AI to become more biased themselves, a new study finds. Wed, 18 Dec 2024 13:21:37 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241218132137.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217130822.htm A new study shows that when clinicians hear a patient described with negatively biased language, they develop less empathy towards the patient and, in some cases, become less accurate in recalling the patient's critical health details. Tue, 17 Dec 2024 13:08:22 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241217130822.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115609.htm A study by a team of psychology researchers shows that young children in the United States are less likely than adults to see discrimination as harmful, indicating these beliefs begin at an early age. Moreover, the findings show that children see discriminatory acts -- negative actions motivated by the victim's group membership -- as less serious than identical harmful acts motivated by other reasons, unrelated to the victim's social identities. Tue, 10 Dec 2024 11:56:09 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241210115609.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114028.htm Researchers have developed a three-step plan to support those burdened by the intense fear of cancer returning. This plan offers a consistent, streamlined approach to managing recurrence anxiety, empowering patients to regain confidence and move forward with their lives. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:40:28 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114028.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114018.htm A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four months to the lives of male Americans born in the early twentieth century. Wed, 04 Dec 2024 11:40:18 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114018.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126134824.htm You may have heard sleep described as something of a magic pill for the body. With the right amount, timing, and quality, it can work wonders -- strengthen the immune system, improve blood sugar, even decrease the risk of heart attacks and strokes. Sleep differences have been reported for some time in men and women, but it is not well known whether the characteristics of sleep serve different functions in one gender over the other, especially as it relates to the heart. New research seeks answers. Tue, 26 Nov 2024 13:48:24 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241126134824.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241122185334.htm A new study reveals a troubling rise in severe maternal health issues and birth complications in Illinois from 2016 to 2023, closely linked to increases in chronic health conditions affecting pregnancy, such as high blood pressure, gestational diabetes, mental health disorders and especially obesity, which saw the largest increase in annual rates. Fri, 22 Nov 2024 18:53:34 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241122185334.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121115653.htm In a polarized nation, there is one thing that nearly all Americans agree on, according to a recent study: sports are good for us. Researchers found that more than 9 out of 10 Americans agreed that sports build character and improved one's health, while 84% agreed playing sports makes one popular in school and 85% said it makes one more well-known in the community. Thu, 21 Nov 2024 11:56:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241121115653.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120133953.htm Historical policies shaping educational attainment have enduring benefits for later life memory and risk of dementia, according to a new study. The study compared the differences in years of education based on variations in state schooling mandates with cognitive performance outcomes in residents decades later. Wed, 20 Nov 2024 13:39:53 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241120133953.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123839.htm New findings uncover an alarming rise in depression rates among all higher education students in the United States, but especially among sexual and gender minorities. Wed, 13 Nov 2024 12:38:39 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241113123839.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111122719.htm Researchers have been unable to explain why after giving birth, Black patients are two to three times as likely to retain or gain additional weight compared to their white counterparts, even when pre-pregnancy weight and gestational-weight trajectories are comparable. A first-of-its-kind study points to the stress of lived experiences with racism and gender-based discrimination as a possible explanation. Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:27:19 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241111122719.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106142725.htm New research reveals that the music and soundscapes used in toy commercials are reinforcing rigid gender norms, shaping the way children perceive masculinity and femininity. The study uncovers how gender stereotypes are not only conveyed through visuals and language but are also deeply embedded in the sound and music used in advertisements targeted at children. Wed, 06 Nov 2024 14:27:25 EST https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/11/241106142725.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028164431.htm A range of different age checks are needed to protect children -- but also to ensure they can take advantages of positive opportunities online -- a new study says. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 16:44:31 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028164431.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028131651.htm Using a national survey of 88,183 adolescents in grades nine to 12, findings show marijuana use declined from 23.1% in 2011 to 15.8% in 2021, with first-time use before age 13 dropping from 8.1% to 4.9%. In 2021, use was highest among 12th graders (22.4%) and 11th graders (18.7%). Notably, in 2021, girls (17.8%) surpassed boys (13.6%) in reported use, reversing previous trends. While Asian, Hispanic, and white adolescents saw significant declines, Black adolescents reported a higher usage rate of 20.5% in 2021, revealing ongoing racial disparities in marijuana use. Mon, 28 Oct 2024 13:16:51 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241028131651.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122616.htm A new analysis shows that political polarization also poses significant health risks -- by obstructing the implementation of legislation and policies aimed at keeping Americans healthy, by discouraging individual action to address health needs, such as getting a flu shot, and by boosting the spread of misinformation that can reduce trust in health professionals. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:26:16 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122616.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122352.htm A new study found that higher levels of stereotypical male gender expression were associated with a decrease in reported diagnoses and treatment for cardiovascular disease risk factors. Fri, 25 Oct 2024 12:23:52 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241025122352.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022153818.htm Research findings provide further evidence that early childhood education can improve educational outcomes for low-income Black children, but that subsequent experiences may erode those impacts especially for low-income Black males. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 15:38:18 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022153818.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104454.htm Research of online victimization in the metaverse is sorely lacking. A new study explored harm in the metaverse and VR devices among a sample of 5,005 U.S. teens aged 13 to 17. Findings show a significant percentage of youth reported harm in these spaces, including hate speech, bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, grooming behaviors (predators building trust with minors), and unwanted exposure to violent or sexual content. The study also revealed notable gender differences in experiences, emphasizing the need for protective strategies in virtual environments. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:44:54 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104454.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104448.htm While artificial intelligence (AI) systems, such as home assistants, search engines or large language models like ChatGPT, may seem nearly omniscient, their outputs are only as good as the data on which they are trained. However, ease of use often leads users to adopt AI systems without understanding what training data was used or who prepared the data, including potential biases in the data or held by trainers. A new study suggests that making this information available could shape appropriate expectations of AI systems and further help users make more informed decisions about whether and how to use these systems. Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:44:48 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241022104448.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021170406.htm Docudrama can lead people to be more empathetic toward people who are stigmatized in society, a new study finds. Mon, 21 Oct 2024 17:04:06 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241021170406.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007115305.htm The duration of breastfeeding is shorter than average among mothers with a fear of childbirth -- regardless of the mode of delivery, a new study from Finland shows. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:53:05 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007115305.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007114922.htm Researchers conclude that commonly used ways of positioning the patient's arm during blood pressure (BP) screenings can substantially overestimate test results and may lead to a misdiagnosis of hypertension. Mon, 07 Oct 2024 11:49:22 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241007114922.htm https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002154711.htm Researchers collected archival data on more than 3.4 million people living in the United States and United Kingdom. They found evidence that obesity tends to spur lighter medical and psychological harms when those who struggle with the disorder feel less conspicuous. Wed, 02 Oct 2024 15:47:11 EDT https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/10/241002154711.htm