Month: January 2024

Bayer’s Menopause Drug Successful in Late Trial

Bayer said its menopausal relief drug eased hot flashes and improved sleep in two late-stage trials, much-needed good news for the German group’s pharmaceuticals unit that is reeling from a recent development setback. Germany’s Bayer said in a statement on Monday that its… Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., […]

Published on January 8, 2024

Socioeconomic disparities harm social cognition

Socioeconomic disparities impact neurocognitive functions. Yet, despite decades of research, the relationship between socioeconomic disparities and social cognition (the mental processes that allow us to understand and interact with others) remains controversial. Fendinger and colleagues [1] examine evidence spanning from psychology to the neurosciences and conclude that lower social class is consistently associated with improved […]

Published on January 7, 2024

Skin-deep resilience: Hidden physical health costs for minority youth overcoming adversity

When youth thrive despite difficult circumstances, they are usually lauded for their accomplishments. However, overcoming adversity may have a hidden physiological cost, especially for minority youth. A new study looks at physiological changes among high-striving minority youth in early adolescence. Read Full Article (External Site) Dr. David LowemannDr. David Lowemann, M.Sc, Ph.D., is a co-founder […]

Published on January 7, 2024