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US health regulator rejects MDMA treatment for PTSD, for now
US health regulators on Friday denied an application for treating post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) with the drug MDMA, commonly known as ecstasy, saying more investigation needed to be done.
Aug 10, 2024
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Neuroscience
Sequence of the day: Exploring how the mammalian brain represents multiple sequential experiences during sleep
Sleep is among the most fascinating phenomena observed in both humans and animals, known to be characterized by different cycles and types of brain activity. Past neuroscience studies have found that during sleep, groups ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Medical research news
Serotonin changes how people learn and respond to negative information
Increasing serotonin can change how people learn from negative information, as well as improving how they respond to it, according to a new study published in the journal Nature Communications.
Aug 9, 2024
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Classical music lifts our mood by synchronizing our 'extended amygdala'
Whether Bach, Beethoven, or Mozart, it's widely recognized that classical music can affect a person's mood. In a study published in Cell Reports, scientists in China have used brainwave measurements and neural imaging techniques ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Researchers crack a key celiac mystery: Where the gluten reaction begins
People with celiac disease must navigate everyday life by avoiding gluten, a protein in wheat, rye and barley which can trigger painful symptoms in the gut, impede the absorption of nutrients and raise the risk of other serious ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Memory problems in old age linked to a key enzyme, study in mice finds
Everyone has moments of forgetfulness from time to time, especially as we get older. But older adults don't just have difficulty remembering new information. They also have a harder time modifying those memories when new ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Epigenetic change to DNA associated with cancer risk in 'multi-omics' study
A research team co-led by investigators at Vanderbilt University Medical Center and the University of Virginia has identified associations between DNA methylation and cancer risk. DNA methylation is an epigenetic change—the ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Researchers outline promises, challenges of understanding AI for biological discovery
Machine learning is a powerful tool in computational biology, enabling the analysis of a wide range of biomedical data such as genomic sequences and biological imaging. But when researchers use machine learning in computational ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Key factor found in drug-context links, relapse
Most people wouldn't think twice after seeing sugar spilled on a counter. But for someone with a history of cocaine use, this visual cue could trigger powerful associations with their past drug use and a compulsive urge to ...
Aug 9, 2024
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A new way to measure bipolar disorder: Focus on the 'spikes'
When Sarah Sperry, Ph.D., meets with her patients who have bipolar disorder, she asks them what aspect of their condition interferes with their lives the most.
Aug 9, 2024
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Alzheimer's disease: It's not only neurons—glial cells also produce harmful proteins
Memory loss, confusion, speech problems—Alzheimer's disease is the most common cause of dementia, affecting about 35 million people worldwide, and the number is growing.
Aug 9, 2024
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Pathways linking body and brain health and impacts to mental health revealed
The interconnectedness of the brain, body and lifestyle factors and how they collectively influence mental health has been demonstrated by new research.
Aug 9, 2024
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Feedback loop promotes cancer cells' adaption to molecular stress
Investigators from the laboratory of Marc Mendillo, Ph.D., associate professor of Biochemistry and Molecular Genetics, have discovered new cellular regulators of a cancer cell transcription factor linked to cancer resilience ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Study shows new, more precise way to deliver medicine to the brain
Houston Methodist researchers have discovered a more accurate and timely way to deliver life-saving drug therapies to the brain, laying the groundwork for more effective treatment of brain tumors and other neurological diseases.
Aug 9, 2024
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Study finds baked potatoes can improve heart health for diabetics
The potato is small enough to fit inside a person's hand yet contains enough nutrients to whittle waistlines and lower blood sugar in adults with type 2 diabetes. Yet, despite the fact that potatoes—particularly the skins—are ...
Aug 9, 2024
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Vegan diet better than Mediterranean, finds new research
Eating a low-fat vegan diet reduces harmful inflammatory dietary compounds called advanced glycation end-products (AGEs) by 73%, compared to no reduction on a Mediterranean diet, according to new research by the Physicians ...
Aug 9, 2024
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National study shows how internal medicine chief residency has changed over 20 years
New research shows how the chief resident position in academic internal medicine residency programs has evolved over the past 20 years, revealing how the position has changed, the types of careers these individuals pursue, ...
Aug 9, 2024
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The dengue vaccine is effective and safe: Confirmation from the first global meta-analysis
The Dengue vaccine has an efficacy rate of over 50% in reducing disease cases, with lasting effects and a very good safety profile. This is confirmed by the first global meta-analysis on the efficacy of TAK-003, better known ...
Aug 9, 2024
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'PTNM' system provides new classification for Peyronie's disease and penile curvature
Analysis of men seen at a specialist clinic provides new insights into the classification of Peyronie's disease (PD) subtypes, according to a report in the September issue of the Journal of Urology, an Official Journal of ...
Aug 9, 2024
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How did mental health parity laws affect new moms?
Pregnant and postpartum women with depression and anxiety have a slightly better chance of getting psychotherapy these days, a new study finds. And they are paying less of their own money when they do.
Aug 9, 2024
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