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Opioid Alternative: Rutgers Research Reveals Cannabidiol (CBD) Effectively Treats Dental Pain

Rutgers University — Tue, 05 Dec 2023 19:44:10 +0000

Rutgers researchers report that CBD effectively reduces dental pain, offering a potential alternative to opioids. Further research is planned to confirm these findings and explore...

6 Numbers Predict Life-Threatening COVID-19

Rutgers University — Wed, 29 Nov 2023 04:39:15 +0000

Researchers at Rutgers have developed a machine-learning tool designed to help hospitals identify severe COVID-19 cases. This tool leverages patient age and data from five...

3 Lifestyle Choices That Could Spell Trouble for Heart Health

Rutgers University — Thu, 26 Oct 2023 19:40:46 +0000

After decades of decline, fatal coronary heart disease could witness a resurgence unless Americans address three primary risk factors: smoking, drinking, and obesity. A recent...

From Hyperactivity to Memory Loss: The Shocking ADHD Link to Dementia

Rutgers University — Wed, 18 Oct 2023 02:24:34 +0000

Rutgers researcher explores ADHD’s link to dementia and if risks can be mitigated with ADHD treatment. Adults with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) are nearly three times...

Prisons: The Unexpected Answer to the Opioid Epidemic?

Rutgers University — Sun, 15 Oct 2023 23:43:11 +0000

A study from Rutgers suggests that enhancing prison reentry programs could reduce the opioid overdose death rate in the U.S. With opioid overdose deaths surging in...

New Research Reveals That About 25% of Teens With Autism Go Undiagnosed

Rutgers University — Tue, 03 Oct 2023 10:41:55 +0000

Approximately a quarter of 16-year-olds with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) have not been formally diagnosed, a study from Rutgers reveals. Published in the Journal of...

Amazonian Alarm: Key Rainforest Regions Face “Savannization”

Rutgers University — Wed, 06 Sep 2023 17:22:16 +0000

Research suggests future changes, including a reduction in Earth’s ability to store carbon. Certain sections of the Amazonian lowland rainforests, which are vital for carbon...

Breaking the Filter Bubble Myth: It’s Users, Not Google

Rutgers — Sat, 29 Jul 2023 04:43:04 +0000

A collaborative study of Google Search results suggests that user engagement with divisive news content is more significantly influenced by political beliefs rather than by...

The Power of Prevention: Transforming Healthcare for a Healthier Future

Rutgers University — Tue, 02 May 2023 16:16:11 +0000

Rutgers University is exploring a cutting-edge healthcare model that places a greater emphasis on primary care and preventive measures rather than emergency care in underserved...

Mysterious Class of “Strange Metals” Yields Quantum Secrets

Rutgers University — Sat, 29 Apr 2023 18:57:50 +0000

Physicists at Rutgers University have offered theoretical perspectives on an experiment involving a “strange metal,” which could play a crucial role in the development of...

Scientists Discover That Eating Too Much During Development Permanently Alters the Brain

Rutgers University — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 17:25:30 +0000

Individuals with mothers who were overweight during pregnancy and nursing may face a higher risk of adult obesity, as early overnutrition can reprogram their developing...

Guns Over Masks: Avoiding COVID-19 Precautions Linked to Increased Firearm Purchases

Rutgers University — Wed, 12 Apr 2023 16:08:03 +0000

Rutgers researchers analyze how different communities view, manage and respond to risk. A Rutgers study discovered that people who avoid COVID-19 precautions are more likely...

Rutgers Study Reveals Shocking Increase in LGBTQ Intimate Partner Violence During COVID-19

Rutgers University — Sun, 09 Apr 2023 08:01:01 +0000

A Rutgers study found an increase in intimate partner violence (IPV) frequency among LGBTQ individuals after the COVID-19 pandemic began. The research highlights the need...

Tiny Plastic Particles in Mother’s Food May Impair Fetal Development

Rutgers University — Sat, 01 Apr 2023 11:54:19 +0000

According to a study conducted at Rutgers, nanoscale plastic particles, similar to those commonly found in food and water, can transfer from pregnant rats to...

Giants & Microbes Rule the World: Surprising Size Extremes Dominate Earth’s Biomass

Rutgers University — Wed, 29 Mar 2023 18:00:47 +0000

Rutgers researchers conduct survey on the body sizes of Earth’s organisms. Life may come in all shapes and sizes, but in nature, the most extreme...

Why Do British People Sound So Smart?

Rutgers University — Mon, 20 Mar 2023 10:30:14 +0000

A recent study conducted by Rutgers University reveals that British and American English speakers use the word “right” differently in their daily conversations. Are the...

Scientists Identify “Pioneer Peptide” That May Have Sparked Life on Earth

Rutgers University — Sat, 11 Mar 2023 02:52:19 +0000

Research could provide clues to extraterrestrial life. A team of Rutgers University scientists dedicated to pinpointing the primordial origins of metabolism – a set of...

High Risk of Negative Health Consequences: Smokers With Mental Illness Consume the Most Caffeine

Rutgers University — Sat, 04 Mar 2023 10:39:08 +0000

Mood, metabolism, and self-medication might explain use patterns among this population, according to Rutgers research. Americans are drinking more caffeinated beverages than ever before, but...

Uncovering the Link Between Immune Cells and Cognitive Decline: Study Offers a New Way to Tackle Alzheimer’s Disease

Rutgers University — Mon, 06 Feb 2023 09:24:50 +0000

Could the underproduction of poorly understood immune cells contribute to Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of cognitive decline? A recent study published in the journal...

Not Safe for Everybody: The Hidden Risk of Green Tea Extract

Rutgers University — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 20:18:39 +0000

According to a recent study, although taking high-dose green tea extract for an extended period may offer some protection against cancer, cardiovascular disease, obesity, and...

Rutgers Finds Shocking 500% Increase in Autism in New York-New Jersey Region

Rutgers University — Thu, 26 Jan 2023 08:55:57 +0000

Contrary to previous findings, the increase in prevalence disproportionately affected children without co-existing intellectual disabilities. Documented cases of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) in the New...

Poor Gut Health May Drive Multiple Sclerosis — But a Better Diet May Ease It

Rutgers University — Tue, 24 Jan 2023 05:34:14 +0000

Scientists from the Department of Neurology at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson Medical School have traced a previously observed connection between the gut microbiome, made up...

Gene Mutation Linked to Autism Found to Overstimulate Brain Cells

Rutgers University — Sat, 14 Jan 2023 02:37:25 +0000

A new study led by Rutgers University has highlighted the potential of innovative techniques in understanding and studying mental disorders. A new study led by...

Itchy Eyes and a Runny Nose? Climate Change Could Be Responsible

Rutgers — Sun, 08 Jan 2023 07:26:26 +0000

According to a Rutgers study, the distribution of allergenic pollens may change as the world continues to warm. A team of researchers from the Rutgers...