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Penn State University

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Penn State University Sub-categories:

  • Bellisario College of Communications (1)
  • Media Effects Research Laboratory (1)
  • Penn State University College of Medicine (1)
The Pennsylvania State University is a public state-related land-grant research university with campuses and facilities throughout Pennsylvania. Founded in 1855 as the Farmers’ High School of Pennsylvania, Penn State became the state’s only land-grant university in 1863. (Wikipedia)

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Medical Notes: Pain Management and the Evolution of Hair

>> July 5, 2023

Stop pain at the cellular level. New treatments for eye disease may be right around the corner. Curly hair has helped humanity survive.

institutions/organizations: Brown University| New York University (NYU)| Penn State University| Yale University

Medical Notes: May 7, 2023

>> May 7, 2023

Having dementia doesn’t mean taking more medication. Does the size or shape of your heart that matters? Speech therapy is going digital. And more.

institutions/organizations: Brown University| Penn State University| Stanford University

Improving Vaccine Communication

>> November 28, 2021

The White House and many health officials have taken an aggressive approach to communicating the need for Covid-19 vaccines. Most people are prompted to get vaccinated by mandates and words that generate fear, but it’s clear that they backfire with a sizable minority of others. A communications expert discusses how certain words motivate some groups and …

institutions/organizations: Bellisario College of Communications| Media Effects Research Laboratory| Penn State University

Medical Notes: September 12, 2021

>> September 12, 2021

A new study shows that naps don't make up for lost sleep. Then, research finds that people who have someone they can count on to listen to them have brains that age much slower than others. Next, a study suggests that for teens, a close, supportive bonds with their fathers is even more important than previously thought. And finally... a study says social …

institutions/organizations: Facebook| Langone Medical Center| Michigan State University (MSU)| New York University (NYU)| Penn State University| Sleep and Learning Lab| Twitter| Yale University
How To Speed Up Your Drive: Don’t Turn Left

How To Speed Up Your Drive: Don’t Turn Left

>> July 11, 2021

Traffic engineers are learning that they can increase road efficiency and safety by eliminating left turns at many busy intersections, even those that have left turn arrows. This increases distance traveled for some people--some may have to make three right turns instead--but virtually everyone benefits in travel time, as package carrier UPS has learned. A …

institutions/organizations: Penn State University| United Parcel Service (UPS)
Medical Notes: Week of June 20, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of June 20, 2021

>> June 20, 2021

A new study finds that organic meats are much less likely to be contaminated with foodborne pathogens. Then, fracking has been linked to higher heart attack rates in nearby communities. Then, more people are working the graveyard shift… and that means more people suffering from what’s called “shift work sleep disorder.” Then, here’s another way to cut your …

institutions/organizations: Johns Hopkins University| Penn State University| University of Rochester
Medical Notes: Week of May 30, 2021

Medical Notes: Week of May 30, 2021

>> May 30, 2021

A large new study shows people are in more pain than ever before. Then, One of the hallmarks of diseases like Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and ALS is a misfolding of proteins. now researchers say those folded proteins may be linked to gut bacteria. Then, here’s another way to cut your cancer risk—eat more mushrooms. And finally, a study showing that air …

institutions/organizations: Penn State University
How Deep Are the Differences of Left Handers?

How Deep Are the Differences of Left Handers? (2020)

>> November 8, 2020

Left-handers are often seen as somehow different than the rest of us, and over history they’ve been stereotyped as more quirky, intelligent, and sinister than righties. Science shows that some labels are likely to be true.

institutions/organizations: Penn State University| University of New Mexico

Medical Notes: Week of September 13, 2020

>> September 13, 2020

Having Covid-19 may not provide protection against getting it again. Then, an experimental drug combination is showing some promise against ALS. Then, about 10 percent of Americans have diabetes and many of them are undiagnosed. If you’re working at home because of the pandemic, experts say there are really only two ways to handle it. And finally… the …

institutions/organizations: American Diabetes Association| Penn State University| University of Hong Kong

Medical Notes: Week of August 30, 2020

>> August 30, 2020

A study that shows patients who recover from Covid-19 without ever being seriously ill may still end up with heart damage. Then, research shows evidence that a common shrub often used in Native American medicine may be the key to treating antibiotic-resistant infections. And finally… if you like pale ale or IPA beers you’re likely to be a risk-taker.

institutions/organizations: Penn State University
Bridging the Vax/Anti-Vax Divide

Bridging the Vax/Anti-Vax Divide

>> December 15, 2019

The debate over vaccination isn’t as civil as it once was, and leaves little room for common ground or even discussion. Pro-vaccine advocates often point to science showing safety and effectiveness, but as a noted medical humanities researcher explains, values common among anti-vaccine advocates lead them to reject this science, and both sides need to …

institutions/organizations: Penn State University| Penn State University College of Medicine
Are Lefties Really Different?

Are Lefties Really Different? (2017)

>> September 3, 2017

Experts discuss where handedness comes from, and what differences truly result.

institutions/organizations: Penn State University| University of New Mexico
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