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Can mindfulness improve prosocial behavior?

Health-and-Medical19 April 2021

Share on PinterestNew research examines the link between mindfulness and prosocial behavior. Fiordaliso/Getty ImagesMindfulness is a practice of focusing on the present moment in a nonjudgmental manner.Researchers have suggested that mindfulness may improve prosocial behavior,…

Pfizer vaccine for COVID-19: What are the side…

Health-and-Medical19 April 2021

The Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 vaccine may sometimes cause no side effects or mild-to-moderate side effects, which can be fairly common post-vaccination. This Snapshot feature further addresses concerns around allergic reactions and false claims regarding risks to…

Antipsychotic drugs may provide COVID-19 protection

Health-and-Medical17 April 2021

Share on PinterestNew research suggests that antipsychotic drugs may protect against COVID-19 risk and severity. TEK IMAGE/SCIENCE PHOTO LIBRARY/Getty ImagesAntipsychotic drugs could have a protective effect against COVID-19.People treated with these drugs may have a…

What is the latest research on autism?

Health-and-Medical16 April 2021

Doctors have defined autism spectrum disorder (ASD) as a neurobiological developmental condition that can impact communication, sensory processing, and social interactions. Although recent research has advanced the understanding of autism, there is much more to…