A new study has shown that when choosing between risk and safety, two independent regions of the cortex interact in the brain. This discovery helps to better understand the nature of doubt and could lead to new methods for treating anxiety disorders.
Coronary calcium scanning helps to more accurately assess the risk of cardiovascular disease in people with intermediate risk, but offers only limited benefit for the general population. Routine use in patients with low or high risk is not always justified.
Senegal's economy is expected to grow by only 2.5% this year, but acceleration to 6.7% is projected for next year. However, the level of sovereign risk remains high in the medium term.
The SEC has recommended temporarily halting the launch of new leveraged ETFs due to concerns about their compliance with risk management regulations. The regulator is worried about the potential risks these products may pose to investors.
A new study has shown that untreated sleep apnea is linked to an increased risk of developing Parkinson's disease, while the use of CPAP therapy can significantly reduce this risk.
A new study has shown that quitting smoking for more than 10 years helps reduce the risk of bone fractures in older adults to the level of non-smokers. The earlier a person stops smoking, the greater the benefit for bone health.
A new study has found that people with two or more tattoos are diagnosed with melanoma less frequently than those without tattoos. The authors urge caution in interpreting these findings and emphasize the need for further research.
American researchers have found that the use of injectable and oral medroxyprogesterone acetate increases the risk of meningioma, while combined oral contraceptives and IUDs, on the contrary, reduce this risk.