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Super-small needle technology for the brain

A methodology for brain penetration using diameter flexible needles has been developed by scientists. This should further reduce invasiveness and provide tissue penetrations hardly broken than conventional approaches.

Sexting may boost relationship satisfaction, study finds

A study investigating the prevalence of sexual text messaging among adults reveals that the practice is commonplace within committed relationships.

Study indicates first steps towards preventing suicide attempts by offenders

Research identifies the need for support systems not just for those who have a history of suicide attempts, but also those who are potential yet fatal ‘one offs’While the risk of suicide by…

How spiritual beliefs relate to cancer patients’ physical, mental, and social well-being

Research reveals that most individuals with cancer have religious and spiritual beliefs, or derive comfort from religious and spiritual experiences. But what impact does this have on patients’ health?

How does religion affect the wellbeing of cancer patients?

A new systematic review has been published in which researchers assess the relationship between religion and spirituality and the wellbeing of patients with cancer.

Common medications could delay brain injury recovery

Drugs used to treat common complaints could delay the recovery of brain injury patients according to new research.

Can music help people with epilepsy?

The brains of people with epilepsy appear to react to music differently from the brains of those who do not have the disorder, a finding that could lead to new therapies to prevent seizures, according to new research.

Untreated hearing loss may lead to depression

A study has identified that many people are running the risk of depression and anxiety by staying silent about hearing difficulties.

Researchers collaborate in development of brain-friendly interfaces

Recent research could eventually change the way people living with prosthetics and spinal cord injury lead their lives. Instead of using neural prosthetic devices — which suffer from immune-system rejection and are believed to fail due to a material a…

Bodybuilding supplement overuse ‘an eating disorder’

A new study of over-the-counter bodybuilding supplement use has found that many men who use these products are concerned with how often they use them.