If you’re over 45, chances are your doctor has told you to get screened for colorectal cancer. While it’s a seemingly routine recommendation these days, a great deal of scientific analysis goes into ...

A recent study co-authored by MIT economists challenges the common assumption that getting more sleep leads to increased energy, emotional stability, and overall well-being. The study, conducted in ...

New research is challenging long-standing assumptions about autism and physical activity, offering fresh insights into the experiences of autistic adults. Subscribe to our newsletter for the latest ...

Obstructive sleep apnea and atrial fibrillation (AFib) are two conditions that share a potentially deadly link. Having one increases the odds of developing the other, and together, the breathing ...

This is a preview. Log in through your library . Abstract The purpose of this study was to examine some basic underlying assumptions of health instruction to begin to determine if they are justifiably ...

Source: Flickr: Cracking Under Stress by Bernard Goldbach, CC by 2.0 In this series of posts, I will be discussing false assumptions that are rampant in the personality disorders research literature ...

Abstract: Assumptions play a pivotal role in the selection and efficacy of statistical models, as unmet assumptions can lead to flawed conclusions and impact decision-making. In both traditional ...

BUFFALO, N.Y. – Drugs that act on NMDA (N-methyl-D-aspartate) receptors, which are essential for learning, memory and moment-by-moment consciousness, are key for treating neuropsychiatric disorders.

Cancer immunotherapy drugs called immune checkpoint inhibitors take the brakes off the body’s immune system, allowing it to find and attack cancer cells. One such checkpoint protein, programmed cell ...

Peruse any women’s magazine, and you’ll likely find advice on how to boost workouts. But what many don’t realize is that the research behind most exercise advice is based almost entirely on men.