From sciencedaily.com
Compelling new insights into dynamics of the brain's serotonin system
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A new study sheds new light on these big questions, illuminating a general principle of neural processing in a mysterious region of the midbrain that is the very origin of our central serotonin (5-HT) system, a key part of the nervous system involved in a remarkable range of cognitive and...
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
In Down syndrome mice, 40Hz light and sound improve cognition, neurogenesis, connectivity
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A new study provides new evidence that sensory stimulation of a gamma-frequency brain rhythm may promote broad-based restorative neurological health response.
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Immune cells drive congenital paralysis disease
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Patients with spastic paraplegia type 15 develop movement disorders during adolescence that may ultimately require the use of a wheelchair. In the early stages of this rare hereditary disease the brain appears to play a major role by over-activating the immune system, as shown by a recent study.
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Researchers identify a brain circuit for creativity
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Researchers analyzed data from 857 patients across 36 fMRI brain imaging studies and mapped a common brain circuit for creativity.
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on Feb 17
From psypost.org
New study challenges common belief that testosterone drives sexual desire in men
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A recent study found no link between daily testosterone fluctuations and sexual desire but suggested testosterone may influence courtship effort in single men.
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on Feb 16
From sciencedaily.com
Anesthesia overrides carbon dioxide in regulating cerebrospinal fluid flow
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A study on the effects of commonly used anaesthetic and sedative drugs on cerebrospinal fluid flow and volume has uncovered findings regarding their impact on the brain's vital glymphatic system. These findings may affect neuroanaesthesia practices.
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on Sep 6
Therapy and Golf Help Keep Navy Veteran on Course
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Paul’s drinking and drug use cost him his marriage and friends. Therapy helped the Veteran face his problems, begin his healing journey, and refocus on giving to others. Golfing also provides some of the camaraderie he had been missing.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Brain scanning approach shows wiring of depression
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By repeatedly scanning the brains of a small group of patients for a year and a half, researchers have identified a distinct pattern of neuronal interactions that appears to predispose some people to developing depression.
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
New study reveals connection between body fat and depression
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A new study links higher body fat in specific regions—like the legs and hips—to greater depression risk, especially in men and people outside the normal weight range.
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10h ago
From psypost.org
Testosterone doesn’t do what you think it does, according to surprising new research
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Can a testosterone boost turn you into a risk-taking, competition-loving alpha? Not so fast. Two large studies suggest the hormone has little to no effect on men’s confidence, competitiveness, or risk-taking behavior.
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12h ago
From psypost.org
Detailed erogenous and aversive sensation maps reveal how women experience sexual touch
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Researchers have created the first detailed maps identifying women's erogenous and aversive zones. This study pinpoints specific areas of the breasts, vulva, and vagina crucial for pleasure or discomfort.
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14h ago
From psypost.org
Emotional recognition difficulties may stem more from alexithymia than autistic traits
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People with higher autistic traits struggled to recognize emotions in human faces, but not in anime faces. However, this difficulty was fully explained by alexithymia.
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16h ago
From psypost.org
Better oral health linked to lower risk of depression and anxiety in older adults
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Older adults in China with better oral health and healthier diets were less likely to experience depression, anxiety, and dementia.
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18h ago
From psypost.org
People with high self-control prefer meaning over pleasure, study finds
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A new study finds that people with high self-control prefer meaningful experiences, while those attuned to pleasure seek enjoyment in the moment.
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22h ago
From psypost.org
People maltreated as children tend to have more severe sleep problems, study finds
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Youths with childhood maltreatment—particularly emotional and sexual abuse—experience more sleep problems, mediated by impaired emotion regulation strategies, such as reduced cognitive reappraisal and increased expressive suppression.
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on Feb 16
From sciencedaily.com
Travel could be the best defense against aging
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Forget about retinol night creams, researchers believe travel could be the best way to defy premature aging. An interdisciplinary study has applied the theory of entropy to tourism, finding that travel could have positive health benefits, including slowing down the signs of aging.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
New body-fluid biomarker for Parkinson's disease discovered
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Researchers have discovered a new biomarker for Parkinson's disease. A misfolded protein facilitates reliable diagnosis even in the early stages of Parkinson's disease in body fluids.
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10h ago
From sciencedaily.com
AI helps unravel a cause of Alzheimer's disease and identify a therapeutic candidate
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A new study found that a gene recently recognized as a biomarker for Alzheimer's disease is actually a cause of it, due to its previously unknown secondary function that triggers a pathway that disrupts how cells in the brain turn genes on and off.
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10h ago
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
Two Ransomware Hacks Affect 1.1 Million Patients
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Two separate ransomware hacks of a Maryland medical group and a California hospital resulted in data thefts affecting more than 1.1 million patients, according to
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13h ago
From deploymentpsych.org
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As Month of the Military Child (April) comes to an end and Military Spouse Appreciation (May) begins, I have been reflecting on my experience as a military spouse. The old adage, “it takes a village” comes to mind in relation to these experiences and how “my village” has helped me cope with the...
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14h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
First Emergency Psychiatric Assessment, Treatment, and Healing Unit Opens in Lexington, Kentucky
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EmPATH units revolutionize emergency psychiatry, offering rapid, compassionate care for behavioral health crises and improving community outcomes.
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18h ago
From psychiatrictimes.com
Optimism as a Skill: A Conversation With Dr Sue Varma
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Dr Sue Varma shares her journey in psychiatry and media, promoting practical optimism and combating misinformation in mental health discussions.
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19h ago
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
Yale New Haven Health Notifying 5.5 Million of March Hack
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Yale New Haven Health System is notifying more than 5.5 million patients that their information was potentially among data stolen in a March hack. The incident,
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19h ago
From digitalhealth.net
Applications open for University of Edinburgh's AI accelerator
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The University of Edinburgh has opened applications for its 2025 AI Accelerator programme, which starts on 17 September 2025.
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20h ago
From digitalhealth.net
Open Medical platform to support occupational therapy in Moray
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The Rural Centre of Excellence for Digital Health and Care and Open Medical are creating a digital triage pathway for occupational therapy.
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22h ago
From sciencedaily.com
Scientists find new biomarker that predicts cancer aggressiveness
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Using a new technology and computational method, researchers have uncovered a biomarker capable of accurately predicting outcomes in meningioma brain tumors and breast cancers.
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on Feb 17
From sciencedaily.com
Gene therapy for rare epilepsy shows promise in mice
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Recent research takes aim at the a variant in gene SCN1B, which causes a severe form of developmental epileptic encephalopathy.
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on Feb 17
From sciencedaily.com
Adults can learn absolute pitch: new research challenges long-held musical belief
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It's been a long-held belief that absolute pitch -- the ability to identify musical notes without reference -- is a rare gift reserved for a select few with special genetic gifts or those who began musical training in early childhood. However, research challenges this, demonstrating that adults...
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on Feb 17
From digitalhealth.net
DigitalHealth.London reveals latest Accelerator programme cohort
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DigitalHealth.London has announced the latest 17 digital health companies selected for its accelerator programme.
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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A study mapped genes linked to schizophrenia and uncovered a mechanism that disrupts synaptic plasticity in affected individuals. The researchers showed the role of three proteins in mediating the impairments of plasticity in schizophrenia. The findings may hold promise for the development of...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researchers published a study detailing their work implementing the Self-Determined Learning Model of Instruction in 15 schools. They found the schools that received training and coaching for educators on the model had higher outcomes for students with disabilities and their peers without when...
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
Sports concussions in non-athletes not linked to long-term cognitive effects
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Sports-related concussions (SRC) may not be associated with long-term cognitive risks for non-professional athletes, a new study suggests. In fact, study participants who had experienced an SRC had better cognitive performance in some areas than those who had never suffered a concussion,...
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on Sep 6
From healthcareinfosecurity.com
RansomHub Claims Theft of Montana Planned Parenthood Data
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Planned Parenthood of Montana, which provides patients with reproductive healthcare services including birth control and abortion, is responding to a hack and a
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on Sep 6
From sciencedaily.com
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Researcher have uncovered a new cell type in the human brain that fires electrical impulses. The cells are hybrids, part neuron and part glia, and are present in both glioma, a type of brain tumor, and in normal brain. The newly discovered hybrid cells support the groundbreaking idea that...
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Regular mobile phone use may increase the risk of cardiovascular diseases, study suggests
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A new study has found that regular mobile phone use was positively associated with incident cardiovascular diseases risk. In addition, this association was partly attributed to poor sleep, psychological distress, and neuroticism.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
Heavy metal cadmium may be tied to memory issues for some
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The heavy metal cadmium, which is found in the air, water, food and soil, is known to cause health problems. A new study has examined if thinking and memory skills were associated with cadmium exposure. They found no association when they looked at the group as a whole. However, when looking at...
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
People who pledge 10% of their income to charity are more morally expansive and open-minded
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According to a new study, people who have taken the Giving What We Can (GWWC) pledge to donate at least 10% of their income to charity display distinct cognitive and personality traits.
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on Sep 5
From sciencedaily.com
For many animals sleep is a social activity, but it's usually studied as an individual process
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Group sleeping can impact when animals sleep, how long they sleep for, and how deeply they sleep. For example, groups of meerkats time their sleep according to 'sleep traditions'; olive baboons sleep less when their group size increases; bumblebees suppress sleep in the presence of offspring;...
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on Sep 5
From psypost.org
AuDHD: What you need to know about the overlap of autism and ADHD
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AuDHD, the co-occurrence of autism and ADHD, brings unique challenges and traits. Once thought incompatible, these conditions overlap more than you might expect.
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on Sep 5
From jdsupra.com
Fifty Years of ERISA | JD Supra
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On Labor Day fifty years ago, September 2, 1974, President Ford signed the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 (ERISA) into law. It is a...
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on Sep 5
From jdsupra.com
In This Month’s E-News: September 2024 | JD Supra
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Report on Research Compliance 21, no. 9 (September, 2024) - Based on their review of public data on ClinicalTrials.gov, a bipartisan...
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on Sep 5
From bacp.co.uk
Statement of support for the trans community
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News from BACP | Our response to the Supreme Court ruling on women and sex
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19h ago
From ucu.org.uk
UCU statement following Supreme Court ruling on the legal definition of a woman
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In light of the recent Supreme Court ruling, we want to reaffirm our union's unwavering commitment to equality and inclusion.
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19h ago
From va.gov
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Apply for and manage the VA benefits and services you’ve earned as a Veteran, Servicemember, or family member—like health care, disability, education, and more.
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on Sep 5