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When one partner frequently ignores the other in favor of their smartphone, the resulting feeling of being ignored can lead to less harmony in the home and distress in the bedroom. A recently published study of 343 married women found that those who perceived high levels of digital distraction from their partners reported higher levels of sexual frustration and decreased overall family peace. These results are detailed in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy. Our romantic partnerships often set the tone for our broader family lives and personal well-being. A phenomenon known as “phubbing” occurs when someone looks at…

Nearly a quarter of teens reported using mobile food delivery services during school hours, and nearly half said they used the services after school, according to a national survey of more than 1,000 U.S. adolescents. Of those who used such services, nearly 60% reported ordering fast food such as pizza or hamburgers, and more than a third reported ordering soda or other sugary drinks. The findings raise concerns about the ability to maintain safe learning environments and support healthy nutrition for students, researchers said. Federal and state school nutrition policies are designed to support access to healthy foods and…

GOG Foundation, Inc. is proud to announce that the first patient has been enrolled in a global Phase 3 clinical trial titled GOG-3132/BEHOLD-Ovarian01 (NCT07286266). A randomized, open-label, multicenter, phase III study investigating moseltatug rezetecan compared to standard of care in participants with platinum-resistant ovarian cancer.. This research is sponsored by GSK and conducted in collaboration with GOG Foundation, Inc. “We are excited to announce this new study,” said Dr. Floor Bax, principal investigator of GOG-3132/BEHOLD-Ovarian01 and a gynecologic oncologist at The Ohio State University Comprehensive Cancer Center. “We are pleased to announce that the first patient has been enrolled in…

A type of brain activity associated with alertness and attention can track mind wandering. However, research is divided on whether this activity promotes or hinders mind wandering. Esther Sealking of Barnard College and colleagues investigated whether the relationship between this brain activity and mind wandering changes depending on whether the eyes are open or closed. Tealking says. ”We predicted that eye condition might explain these discrepancies, as closing the eyes would enhance (this brain activity) and reverse its relationship with sleepiness, which is itself closely related to mind wandering.” As reported in their article, JNeurosci According to the paper, researchers…

Salesforce has been awarded a $1.6 billion three-year agent enterprise licensing contract from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs. The purpose of the agreement is to “build a unified foundation across the department and provide VA employees with trusted agent AI, unified data, and advanced collaboration tools to reduce administrative friction and free up more time for VA services to serve veterans,” VA executives said in a press release. To address the growing demands for Veterans First mandates and services, the Department of Veterans Affairs sought an integrated platform to expand and modernize support. VA said Missionforce, Salesforce’s AI-enabled platform…

As cigarette smoking rates reach historic lows in the United States, new research from MUSC Hollings Cancer Center suggests that fundamental changes in cigarette use are driving the trend. Young people are increasingly switching to non-flammable nicotine products, especially e-cigarettes, also known as electronic cigarettes. The findings, published in JNCI Cancer Spectrum, provide new insights into how tobacco use is evolving and what those changes mean for the incidence of tobacco-related cancers. Because combustible tobacco products, primarily cigarettes, account for the majority of cancer deaths, understanding not just whether or not people use tobacco, but also what types of tobacco…

Native Americans have the highest rates of type 2 diabetes and other chronic diseases in the nation, but a new national study suggests many have never heard of the most effective dietary approaches to prevent and even reverse the disease. Indigenous communities in the United States face significant health challenges and disparities. The average life expectancy for Native Americans is 70.1 years, while the average life expectancy for the entire U.S. population is 78.4 years. American Indian adults have one of the highest diabetes prevalence rates, at 15% to 18%, and are approximately 50% more likely to be obese than…

Sara Tomaszewski-Farias, a professor of neurology at the University of California, Davis, has been awarded a five-year, $3.3 million grant from the National Institute on Aging to study whether cultural differences influence how people perceive age-related cognitive changes. This perceived cognitive aging is called subjective cognitive decline (SCD). “Subjective cognitive decline refers to a condition in which older adults perceive that their cognitive function is declining, but when tested using neuropsychological tests, their performance is still within normal limits,” explained Tomaszewski-Farias, a leader in the study of cognitive decline in older adults. Understanding subjective cognitive decline may have important implications…

Unsweetened sparkling water may be a better option for your teeth than sugary sodas, according to a preliminary study comparing how some popular drinks affect acidity in your mouth. When the pH of your mouth drops below about 5.5, tooth enamel can begin to dissolve. New findings suggest that carbonated water may temporarily lower oral pH, but the effect appears to be less pronounced than the reduction caused by carbonated drinks. “Many people are switching from soda to sparkling water, and our findings suggest that unsweetened sparkling water may be a lower-risk alternative to soda when consumed in moderation, along…

Neuroimaging studies have found that autistic people whose cortical thickness deviates most from that of their neurotypical autistic peers tend to experience greater social and communication difficulties. In people with autism, the cortical regions that showed the greatest differences in thickness compared with neurotypical people tended to have higher densities of serotonin receptors. This study provides evidence linking brain structure, neurochemistry, and behavioral characteristics of autism. The paper was published in autism research. Autism is a neurodevelopmental condition that affects how a person communicates, interacts with others, processes sensory information, and experiences the world. It is called a spectrum because…