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Monday, Apr 28

Circular breathwork induces altered states of consciousness linked to improved mental health

Researchers from the Ernst Strüngmann Institute for Neuroscience, the MIND Foundation, alongside other collaborators, have found that reductions in carbon dioxide saturation during circular breathwork sessions were correlated ...

Apr 28, 2025 report

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Left or right arm? New research reveals why vaccination site matters for immune response

Sydney scientists have revealed why receiving a booster vaccine in the same arm as your first dose can generate a more effective immune response more quickly. The study, led by the Garvan Institute of Medical Research and ...

Apr 28, 2025

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Popular sugar substitute may harm brain and heart health

Erythritol, a commonly used sugar substitute often marketed as "healthy," may impair blood vessel health by disrupting the brain's ability to produce a critical compound, according to new research. Scientists will present ...

Apr 28, 2025

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BNT162b2 vaccine not only targets COVID-19 virus, but may also help reduce and control innate inflammation

Trinity College Dublin researchers have found that the BNT162b2 COVID-19 vaccine may offer protection beyond its intended primary target. In a study recently published in the Clinical Immunology journal, researchers found ...

Apr 28, 2025

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Dopamine signals when a fear can be forgotten, study shows

Dangers come but dangers also go and when they do, the brain has an "all-clear" signal that teaches it to extinguish its fear.

Apr 28, 2025

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Nasal microbiome may help explain link between olfactory dysfunction and cognitive decline

As humans age, particularly after middle age, their brain functions, cognitive abilities and memory can deteriorate to varying degrees. Aging-related disorders marked by cognitive decline, particularly dementia, have become ...

Apr 28, 2025 feature

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Trouble hearing in noisy places and crowded spaces? A new algorithm could help hearing aid users

When a group of friends gets together at a bar or gathers for an intimate dinner, conversations can quickly multiply and mix, with different groups and pairings chatting over and across one another.

Apr 28, 2025

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Tuesday, Apr 29

Mice develop fibromyalgia-like pain after receiving gut microbiota from human patients

McGill University-led research has discovered that transplanting gut microbiota from women with fibromyalgia into mice induces pain, immune activation, metabolomic changes, and reduced skin innervation.

Apr 29, 2025 report

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New biomarker for predicting progression of multiple sclerosis identified

Researchers at the University of Turku, Finland, have discovered a new biomarker that can predict the progression of multiple sclerosis (MS).

Apr 29, 2025

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'Magic mushrooms' show promise for improving motor function and mood in Parkinson's patients

Psilocybin, a natural compound found in certain mushrooms, has shown promise in treating depression and anxiety. UC San Francisco researchers wanted to know if it could be used to help Parkinson's patients who often experience ...

Apr 29, 2025

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Heart disease deaths worldwide linked to chemical widely used in plastics

Daily exposure to certain chemicals used to make plastic household items could be linked to more than 365,000 global deaths from heart disease in 2018 alone, a new analysis of population surveys shows.

Apr 29, 2025

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Brain damage in key region increases susceptibility to others' impulsive choices, study finds

People who have damage to a specific part of their brains are more likely to be impulsive, and new research has found that damage also makes them more likely to be influenced by other people.

Apr 29, 2025

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Sleep disorders and sleep deprivation leave different traces in the brain, study shows

About 20% to 35% of the population suffers from chronic sleep disorders—and up to half of all people in older age. Moreover, almost every teenager or adult has experienced short-term sleep deprivation at some point. There ...

Apr 29, 2025

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Hidden transmission of avian influenza virus H5N1 found in Texas dairy cattle

Scientists at the United States Department of Agriculture's National Animal Disease Center, with multiple academic, state and federal collaborators, identified the emergence and interstate spread of highly pathogenic avian ...

Apr 29, 2025 report

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Wednesday, Apr 30

Brain rhythms synchronize with music to create emotional and physical responses

An international study co-authored by McGill psychologist Caroline Palmer suggests our brains and bodies don't just understand music, they physically resonate with it. These discoveries, based on findings in neuroscience, ...

Apr 30, 2025

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Semaglutide effectively treats liver disease in two thirds of patients, research finds

Results from the ESSENCE Phase III clinical trial published in the New England Journal of Medicine show treating patients with semaglutide can halt and even reverse liver disease.

Apr 30, 2025

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Home washing machines fail to remove important pathogens from textiles

Health care workers who wash their uniforms at home may be unknowingly contributing to the spread of antibiotic-resistant infections in hospitals, according to a new study led by Katie Laird of De Montfort University, published ...

Apr 30, 2025

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Depression and other mental health conditions linked to immune response, study finds

Depression, schizophrenia and other mental health conditions affect 1 in 4 people in their lifetime, but the mechanisms underlying these conditions are poorly understood. New research led by researchers at the University ...

Apr 30, 2025

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Experiment sheds new light on the origins of consciousness

An experiment seven years in the making has uncovered new insights into the nature of consciousness and challenges two prominent, competing scientific theories: Integrated Information Theory (IIT) and Global Neuronal Workspace ...

Apr 30, 2025

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Discovery that microglia can be effectively replaced could transform cell therapy for brain diseases

An international research team led by Professor Kiavash Movahedi from the Brussels Center for Immunology at the Vrije Universiteit Brussel has published unexpected results in the journal Immunity. Their study sheds new light ...

Apr 30, 2025

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Parallel activity in orbitofrontal cortex and hippocampus shapes cognitive maps and schemas, study suggests

As humans and other animals navigate their surroundings and experience different things, their brain creates so-called cognitive maps, which are internal representations of environments or tasks. These mental maps are eventually ...

Apr 30, 2025 feature

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Thursday, May 01

Researchers on the cusp of one-shot meningococcal protection

A life-saving meningococcal vaccine covering all five common strains of the deadly disease could soon be available thanks to vital research demonstrating the safety and effectiveness of a combination Men ABCWY vaccine.

May 1, 2025

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Certain surgical gestures during prostate removal linked to better sexual function recovery

After reviewing hundreds of hours of surgical video, a team led by Cedars-Sinai investigators has created a system that links specific steps performed during a surgical procedure to how well patients recover. The study, published ...

May 1, 2025

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Revealing the impact of tirzepatide treatment on muscle composition in type 2 diabetes

A recent analysis of the SURPASS-3 trial unravels the impact of treatment with the drug tirzepatide on muscle volume and fat infiltration in individuals with type 2 diabetes.

May 1, 2025

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New insight into the neurobiological roots of being a 'morning person' or 'night owl'

Human beings exhibit marked differences in habits, lifestyles and behavioral tendencies. One of these differences, known as chronotype, is the inclination to sleep and wake up early or alternatively to sleep and wake up late.

May 1, 2025 feature

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Origins of common lung cancer that affects smokers discovered

The "cell of origin" of the second most common lung cancer and the way that it becomes dominant in the lung have been discovered in a new study in mice and humans by researchers at UCL, the Wellcome Sanger Institute and the ...

May 1, 2025

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Tiny RNA molecule may hold the key to treating knee osteoarthritis

The number of people suffering from osteoarthritis is expected to top 1 billion by 2050. The biggest risk factor for the prevalent, often painful, chronic joint disease is aging. And like aging, there is currently no way ...

May 1, 2025

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Time to trash your supplements? Low levels of NAD⁺ may not drive aging

In his recent Netflix documentary, Don't Die: The Man Who Wants to Live Forever, tech millionaire Bryan Johnson reveals that he includes NAD precursors in his expansive supplement routine, totaling more than 50 pills a day.

May 1, 2025

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Friday, May 02

Gluten-free diet for celiac disease found to increase arsenic exposure in children

Children with newly diagnosed celiac disease have increased arsenic exposure shortly after transitioning to a gluten-free diet, according to a study published in the April issue of the American Journal of Gastroenterology.

May 2, 2025

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Gene-editing therapy shows early success in fighting advanced gastrointestinal cancers

Researchers at the University of Minnesota have completed a first-in-human clinical trial testing a CRISPR/Cas9 gene-editing technique to help the immune system fight advanced gastrointestinal (GI) cancers. The results, recently ...

May 2, 2025

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Brain interface allows speech decoding and computer control in ALS patient

University of California, Davis researchers have developed a brain-computer interface (BCI) that enables computer cursor control and clicking, using neural signals from the speech motor cortex. One participant with amyotrophic ...

May 2, 2025 report

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Object recognition shaped by prior experience as brain adapts to new visual information, study shows

Our brains begin to create internal representations of the world around us from the first moment we open our eyes. We perceptually assemble components of scenes into recognizable objects thanks to neurons in the visual cortex.

May 2, 2025

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New research maps similarities and differences between insomnia, anxiety, and depression

Insomnia, depression, and anxiety are the most common mental disorders. Treatments are often only moderately effective, with many people experiencing returning symptoms. This is why it is crucial to find new leads for treatments. ...

May 2, 2025

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Genetic analysis of all-women extreme divers finds changes linked to blood pressure and cold tolerance

A new analysis of a group of all-women extreme divers off the coast of Korea has uncovered genetic differences that could help them survive the intense physiological stresses of free-diving—and could ultimately lead to ...

May 2, 2025

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Decoding the brainstem: A new window into brain–body–mind interactions

The communication between the brain and bodily organs is fundamental to emotion regulation and overall mental health. The nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) in the brainstem is a critical hub structure mediating this interaction ...

May 2, 2025

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Saturday, May 03

Skin-to-skin contact improves breastfeeding but not cognitive outcomes in very preterm infants: Clinical trial

Researchers led by the Trondheim University Hospital in Norway report that two hours of immediate skin-to-skin contact between mothers and very preterm infants after birth does not improve cognitive, motor, or language development ...

May 3, 2025 report

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How does consciousness work? Dueling scientists test two big theories but find no winner

"Theories are like toothbrushes," it's sometimes said. "Everybody has their own and nobody wants to use anybody else's."

May 3, 2025

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Q&A: Two decades of research lead to treatment for rare, painful skin condition

Patients with severe dystrophic epidermolysis bullosa, or EB, have skin so fragile, the slightest touch can lead to blistering and, eventually, large, open wounds that never heal, causing immense pain.

May 3, 2025

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Sunday, May 04

A comprehensive look at what happens in the brain when we're reading

Reading is a highly valuable skill that allows humans to acquire new knowledge, pursue an education and complete a wide range of real-world tasks. Many past psychology and neuroscience studies set out to better understand ...

May 4, 2025 feature

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US researchers seek to legitimize AI mental health care

Researchers at Dartmouth College believe artificial intelligence can deliver reliable psychotherapy, distinguishing their work from the unproven and sometimes dubious mental health apps flooding today's market.

May 4, 2025

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The MMR vaccine doesn't contain 'aborted fetus debris,' as RFK Jr has claimed: Here's the science

Robert F. Kennedy Jr, the United States' top public health official, recently claimed some religious groups avoid the measles, mumps and rubella (MMR) vaccine because it contains "aborted fetus debris" and "DNA particles".

May 4, 2025

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What are the symptoms of measles? How long does the vaccine last? Experts answer 6 key questions

So far in 2025 (as of May 1), 70 cases of measles have been notified in Australia, with all states and territories except Tasmania and the Australian Capital Territory having recorded at least one case. Most infections have ...

May 4, 2025

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New radiotherapy technique aims to protect the heart during lung cancer treatment

A new study presented at ESTRO 2025 introduces the RAPID-RT study, which uses an innovative rapid-learning approach to evaluate the impact of treatment modifications in radiotherapy. The paper also appears in Radiotherapy ...

May 4, 2025

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Molecular profiling can safely reduce radiation for women with endometrial cancer: Clinical trial results

Endometrial cancer is the most common gynecological cancer in highly-developed countries, most often affecting women after menopause. The majority of women are diagnosed at an early stage, when treatment outcomes are generally ...

May 4, 2025

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