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A university lecture, with a dash of jumping jacks
A university professor has found a way to help students – and himself – power through long lecture classes: exercise breaks.
Apr 24, 2024
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Ohio State University
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After spinal cord injury, neurons wreak havoc on metabolism
Conditions such as diabetes, heart attack and vascular diseases commonly diagnosed in people with spinal cord injuries can be traced to abnormal post-injury…
Apr 24, 2024
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Majority of Parents Experience Isolation, Loneliness, and Burnout, Survey Reveals
A recent national survey conducted by The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center has shed light on the struggles faced by many parents.
Apr 24, 2024
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Social media affects people’s views on mental illness
Even subtle differences in the wording of social media messages may be enough to sway young people’s beliefs about depression and anxiety and their treatment.
Apr 23, 2024
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In psychedelic therapy, clinician-patient bond may matter most
Drug effects have dominated the national conversation about psychedelics for medical treatment, but a new study suggests that when it comes to reducing…
Apr 22, 2024
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Older adults in Ohio are among the most vulnerable to extreme weather
Nearly 1 in 5 older adults in central Ohio report not being prepared for emergencies, such as extreme weather events, or not knowing if they are ready.
Apr 19, 2024
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Eight Ohio State scientists named AAAS Fellows
Eight scientists at The Ohio State University have been elected to the 2023 class of American Association for the Advancement of Science (AAAS) Fellows.
Apr 18, 2024
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Higher rates of arrest for Black adults with psychological disorders
Black adults who are experiencing emotion dysregulation and/or psychological disorders, particularly Black men, are more likely to be arrested than are white American adults with symptoms of the same level of severity, a new study has found.
Apr 15, 2024
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Study confirms how RNA chemical modifications benefit HIV-1
A chemical modification in the HIV-1 RNA genome whose function has been a matter of scientific debate is now confirmed to be key to the virus’s ability to survive and thrive after infecting host cells, a new study has found.
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Visiting white parts of town make some Black kids feel less safe
Some Black youth feel less safe when they visit predominantly white areas of their city, a new study in Columbus has found.
Apr 10, 2024
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Reflecting on the genocide in Rwanda 30 years later
In her years of studying the 1994 genocide in Rwanda and its aftermath, Hollie Nyseth Nzitatira has helped increase our understanding of how ordinary people…
Apr 9, 2024
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Republicans who support childhood vaccine mandates often stay silent
Most Republican voters support childhood vaccine mandates, yet may be discouraged from publicly expressing these views, a new study suggests.
Apr 9, 2024
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A total eclipse, with a partial failure
This article is republished from The Conversation under a Creative Commons license.
Apr 1, 2024
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In paleontology, correct names are keys to accurate study
When the skeletal remains of a giant ground sloth were first unearthed in 1796, the discovery marked one of the earliest paleontological finds in American history.
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