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| Researchers identify a new mechanism responsible for controlling auditory sensitivity Posted: 22 Jul 2022 03:48 PM PDT CU Anschutz researchers have identified a new mechanism of how auditory sensitivity is regulated, making more sense of how our hearing is so precise -- and providing insight into how we can better protect auditory sensitivity from damage. |
| Posted: 21 Jul 2022 05:49 PM PDT Fifty years after the famous 'marshmallow test' found that children who resist temptation do better on measures of life success, a study of preschoolers in Boulder and Japan reveals that what kids are willing to wait for depends on their cultural upbringing. |
| Women urged to eat potassium-rich foods to improve their heart health Posted: 21 Jul 2022 05:48 PM PDT Women who eat bananas, avocados and salmon could reduce the negative effects of salt in the diet, according to a new study. The study found that potassium-rich diets were associated with lower blood pressure, particularly in women with high salt intake. |
| Healthy sleep habits before kindergarten help children adjust to school Posted: 21 Jul 2022 12:22 PM PDT The transition to kindergarten is a notable milestone for children and families, who typically prepare by gathering school supplies and meeting the teacher. New research suggests that one important way to prepare for the transition to first-time schooling is to develop a bedtime routine in which children consistently get at least 10 hours of sleep at night, which will help them adjust during the transition. |
| Gender pay gap linked to unpaid chores in childhood Posted: 21 Jul 2022 12:22 PM PDT Young women and girls' time spent in unpaid household work contributes to the gender pay gap, according to new research. The research shows women's later employment participation is affected by taking on the weight of this care burden in childhood, thus adding to existing inequality gaps in the study countries. |
| Early Alzheimer's detection up to 17 years in advance Posted: 21 Jul 2022 10:20 AM PDT A sensor identifies misfolded protein biomarkers in the blood. This offers a chance to detect Alzheimer's disease before any symptoms occur. |
| Natural food more mouth-watering to children than processed fare Posted: 21 Jul 2022 10:20 AM PDT Children are more likely to prefer foods they believe to be natural to lab-grown options, rating them higher for tastiness, safety and desirability, a study shows. Researchers say the tendency in adults to prefer natural food is well documented. However, the latest findings found this food preference exists in early and middle childhood as well. |
| Posted: 18 Jul 2022 12:42 PM PDT The potentially lifesaving act of gifting bone marrow can be accompanied by uncomfortable side effects to the donor, making it a truly selfless expression of kindness. Recognizing this good will and wanting to improve the donor experience, clinical researchers recently described a pain control method for bone marrow harvest that has revolutionized the experience for donors and slashed the need for opioids. |
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