Psilocybin, the psychoactive compound found in “magic mushrooms,” has drawn growing interest from scientists studying treatments for conditions such as depression, anxiety, substance use disorders and some neurodegenerative diseases. Despite its…
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Scientists discover hidden brain cells that may stop Alzheimer’s tau buildup
The accumulation of tau protein in the brain is a defining feature of Alzheimer’s disease. In a study published March 5 in the Cell Press journal Cell Press Blue, researchers describe a newly identified biological process that may help explain…
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Common Grain Compound May Help Control Irritable Bowel Symptoms
A naturally occurring compound in rice bran may play an unexpected role in regulating intestinal movement. A team of scientists led by Dr. Keisuke Obara, Dr. Kento Yoshioka, and Professor Yoshio Tanaka from the Faculty of Pharmaceutical Sciences…
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The Dangerous Sleep Combo That Raises Blood Pressure and Heart Disease Risk
Scientists say the combination of insomnia and sleep apnea could quietly increase the risk of heart disease. New research from Yale School of Medicine (YSM) points to a powerful and adjustable factor that could help reduce the risk of…
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Popular Weight-Loss Drugs May Also Treat Addiction
Drugs best known for treating diabetes and obesity may also dampen the powerful cravings that drive addiction. Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis report that medications in the GLP-1 class may help both prevent…
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Scientists discover a brain signal that may trigger autism’s domino effect
The brain relies on countless chemical messages to keep its networks running smoothly. One way to imagine this system is like traffic lights guiding cars through a busy city. A new study focused on nitric oxide, a common chemical messenger in the…
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Ramadan fasting and adverse outcomes in cirrhosis: primary risk estimates with associated independent predictors
Duo, H. et al. Liver cirrhosis in 2021: Global Burden of Disease study. PLoS One. 20 (7), e0328493 (2025).
Emara, M. H. et al. Ramadan fasting and liver diseases: A review with practice advices…
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Predictability comparison of central corneal thickness reduction in myopic eyes with or without astigmatism undergoing FS-LASIK with two profiles of MEL 90
Liu, S., Zhou, X. & Zhao, Y. Comparison of predictability in central corneal thickness reduction after SMILE and FS-LASIK for high myopia correction. Ophthalmol. Ther. 12, 549–559. https://doi.org/10.1007/s40123-022-00629-1 (2023).
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A cautionary tale for AI and machine learning in psychiatry
American Psychological Association (APA) survey. Psychologists struggle to meet demand amid mental health crisis (2022). https://www.apa.org/pubs/reports/practitioner/2022-covid-psychologist-workload.pdf.
Komorowski M, Celi LA, Badawi O, Gordon…
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Exploring associations between energetic and anthropometric characteristics with front crawl technique in young male swimmers using IMU sensors: a preliminary study
Morales, E. O. & Arellano, R. C. Regression analysis model applied to age-group swimmers: 50m race component times analysis. J. Hum. Sport. Exerc. 14(2), 315–324. https://doi.org/10.14198/jhse.2019.142.05 (2019).
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