Luke Edwards

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Luke was born and raised in South Carolina and graduated 2010 with bachelor's degree in Environmental Science from Clemson University.

Study Finds Cigarette Smoke Disrupts Throat Microbiota, Worsens Flu Severity

New research shows that altered bacterial balance in the oropharynx may amplify the impact of Influenza A. A new study published in mSystems, a...

Cigarette Smoke Disrupts Throat Microbiota, Worsens Flu Infections, Study Finds

New research highlights the unexpected role of microbiota in disease severity. Smoking has long been linked to severe respiratory conditions. Still, a new study...

UCLA Study Links Genes to Stroke Recovery Outcomes

New research led by UCLA Health has identified specific genes that may influence stroke recovery, potentially paving the way for more personalized treatment strategies. The...

AI Model Accurately Screens for PTSD in New Mothers, Study Finds

A new AI model has demonstrated the ability to accurately screen for childbirth-related post-traumatic stress disorder (CB-PTSD), according to a study conducted by Massachusetts...

Study Finds That Open-Label Placebos Effectively Reduce Stress

New research from Michigan State University suggests that nondeceptive placebos—placebos given with complete transparency—can significantly reduce stress, anxiety, and depression, even when administered remotely. The...

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Feeling Stressed? Your Brain May Be Wired to Help, Not Hurt, Says New Study

Being stressed might make you more selfless in the...

Study Finds Online Stress Program Reduces Burden for Dementia Caregivers

A new study from George Mason University has found...

Study Suggests Prior Flu Exposure May Reduce Severity of H5N1 Bird Flu

New research from the University of Pittsburgh School of...

Scientists Identify Key Trigger Behind Herpes Reactivation, Offering Hope for New Treatments

Researchers at the University of Virginia School of Medicine...