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Melatonin may help ease chronic muscle and joint pain, new study suggests

Melatonin is best known for helping us sleep. But a new study suggests it might have another surprising use: easing muscle and joint pain.

Jul 16, 2026

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Researchers link gut microbe to cancer-fighting immune response

Lincoln researchers are the first to show that metabolites produced by certain gut bacteria can positively affect the body's immune response to cancer.

Jul 15, 2026

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Imaging study reveals widespread brain connection loss in schizophrenia

Research involving a Rutgers professor sheds new light on the biological basis of schizophrenia by directly measuring synaptic connections in the human brain using specialized positron emission tomography (PET) imaging.

Jul 14, 2026

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How the brain's chemical messengers control consciousness and sleep

Scientists at Newcastle University's Neural Circuits Laboratory, in collaboration with researchers at the Blue Brain Project (EPFL, Switzerland) and leading institutions in Spain, have published a study that advances understanding ...

Jul 13, 2026

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Psilocybin therapy shows potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa in small trial

A small pilot study from the Center for Psychedelic Research at Imperial College London indicates that psilocybin—the active ingredient in psychedelic "magic mushrooms"—may have potential as a treatment for anorexia nervosa ...

Jul 9, 2026

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Psychedelics not yet ready for clinical use in ADHD treatment, study finds

In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. The internet is full of personal accounts describing improved concentration, ...

Jul 1, 2026

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Substantial rise in antinausea medicine use during pregnancy, New Zealand study shows

There has been a fivefold increase in the use of antinausea medicines during Aotearoa New Zealand pregnancies, a University of Otago—Ōtākou Whakaihu Waka-led study has found.

Jul 1, 2026

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Melatonin may ease chronic pain, study finds

A sleep supplement widely used to treat insomnia could help reduce reliance on some of the most common and potentially harmful pain medications, new research from the University of Sydney suggests.

Jun 30, 2026

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Melatonin can be a safe and effective sleep aid for all ages but improper dosing leads to real harms

Melatonin—a go-to sleep aid for kids and adults alike in many households in America—continues to create media buzz, with conflicting messages that leave people uncertain about its safety.

Jun 28, 2026

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Breastfeeding may help babies sleep longer by age one, challenging formula feeding claims

The World Health Organization (WHO) recommends exclusive breastfeeding for the first six months of life because of its many proven benefits, including protection against infections and support for healthy long-term development. ...