People With Depression Might Just Need Better Sleep

New research has explored the link between sleep apnea and depression and suggests that the
former may be one reason that depression treatments fail.
Around 20–30% of people with depression and other mood disorders do not get the help they
need from existing therapies.
New research points to obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) as a...

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Weight May Have An Impact On Brain Age

A new study has identified an association between having a higher body mass and larger waist
later in life, and a faster thickening of the cerebral cortex, which is a key characteristic of brain
aging.
Researchers from the Miller School of Medicine at the University of Miami in Florida have been
considering in a...

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Study Finds That Super Bugs May Develop Without Antibiotics

Doctors are finding it more and more difficult to treat a common infection because the bacteria
that cause it are becoming increasingly resistant to antibiotics. Now, new research may have
uncovered one reason for the pervasiveness of these superbugs.
Urinary tract infections (UTIs) arise when bacteria enter the urinary tract. It is one...

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Doctors Discover That Not Every Solution Works For Everyone

New insights into a specific gene variant may help to explain why some Alzheimer's drugs work
in certain people but may fail in others. The findings call for a more personalized approach to
drug testing.
Earlier this year, a study led by Dr. Kinga Szigeti, Ph.D., who is the director of the Alzheimer's
Disease...

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Study Investigates Misdiagnostics

Diagnostic mistakes are the most frequent medical error as well as the most serious, according to
researchers from Johns Hopkins Medicine in Baltimore, MD.
Between 40,000 and 80,000 deaths in United States hospitals, each year might be related to
misdiagnosis, according to a new study.
Misdiagnosis may also play a role in 80,000–160,000 serious...

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The Problem With Fat People Is That Their Bodies Think That They Are Skinny

New research on mice suggests that a mechanism that likely exists to prevent starvation could be
contributing to obesity.
The mechanism involves the protein receptor for advanced glycation end products (RAGE).
Researchers at NYU School of Medicine in the city of New York, together with colleagues from
other United States research centers, fed two...

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New Development In The Field Of ALS

Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, or ALS, is a progressive neurodegenerative disease that leads to
the death of nerve cells that control movement, leaving people unable to move and, eventually, to
breathe. ALS is fatal and, so far, incurable. Can new findings bring hope for novel therapies?
ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig disease, affects...

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Scientists Seek To Examine Effects Of Microdosing

New research reviews the evidence behind the benefits of drug microdosing and suggests that
more "rigorous, placebo-controlled clinical studies" are necessary.
The practice of microdosing — that is, taking small doses of psychedelic drugs, such as
psilocybin or DMT to improve mental health, well-being, or productivity — has garnered more
and more attention in...

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New Treatment For Marijuana Use Is Being Tested

Despite evidence that some active substances in cannabis may support some aspects of health,
many people who use this drug, and particularly those who smoke it, develop symptoms of
dependence. A new clinical trial shows that a safer, cannabis-based medication can counter
dependence.
The National Institute on Drug Abuse note that about 30% of...

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A Walk In The Park May Actually Have Benefits

Spending time in nature brings many physical and mental health benefits, but a new study
suggests that even just being able to see nature from your bedroom window could support your
health. According to this study, having a view of greenery from your home can reduce cravings.
Contact with nature can demonstrably help...

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