Brain imaging reveals connection between dopamine levels and chronic depression in young women

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new brain imaging study led by researchers in the Department of Psychiatry and Behavioral Health in the Renaissance School of Medicine (RSOM) at Stony Brook…

Survivors struggle to access cancer rehabilitation, research finds

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain The number of cancer rehabilitation programs in Australia has more than doubled in the past decade, but availability remains limited, with many survivors struggling to get…

Poor sleep may accelerate brain aging

Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain People who sleep poorly are more likely than others to have brains that appear older than they actually are. This is according to a comprehensive brain…

Ancient satyr mask sheds light on Phanagoria’s dramatic past

The discovery of a terracotta theatrical mask offers compelling new evidence for the existence of a theatre in the ancient Greek city of Phanagoria. Phanagoria was the largest ancient Greek…

AI tool can scan social media for hidden health risks

A close-up of a smartphone screen showing social media app icons, namely Reddit. Credit: Ralph Olazo, Unsplash (CC0, creativecommons.org/publicdomain/zero/1.0/) A new artificial intelligence tool can scan social media data to…

Psilocybin Worsens Postpartum Depression Symptoms

Summary: New research shows psilocybin, often studied as a treatment for mental health disorders, may worsen symptoms of postpartum depression in mice. Mothers given the drug showed more anxiety, avoidance…

Why chromium is considered an essential nutrient, despite having no proven health benefits

You might best know chromium as a bright, shiny metal used in bathroom and kitchen fittings. But is it also essential for your health? In a form known as trivalent…

As Trump punts on medical debt, battle over patient protections moves to states

by Noam N. Levey, Katheryn Houghton and Arielle Zionts Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain With the Trump administration scaling back federal efforts to protect Americans from medical bills they can’t pay,…

10-year clinical trial report finds radiation comparable to surgery for early-stage non-small cell lung cancer

Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A new clinical trial report finds that stereotactic radiation therapy offers long-term survival outcomes comparable to surgery for patients with small, early-stage non-small cell lung cancer…

Underwater study reveals exceptionally well-preserved Roman shipwreck

A multi-national team of underwater archaeologists have been unearthing an exceptionally well-preserved Roman shipwreck in Barbir Bay near Sukošan, Coatia. According to experts, the shipwreck dates from the 1st to…