Credit: CC0 Public Domain Houston Methodist nurses are using an adapted screening tool at the bedside to assess whether patients have true penicillin allergies, thus enabling their care teams to…
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Parts of the brain that are needed to remember words identified
Graphical abstract. Credit: Brain Communications (2025). DOI: 10.1093/braincomms/fcaf067 The parts of the brain that are needed to remember words, and how these are affected by a common form of epilepsy,…
Rare Viking-era bracelet uncovered on Öland
An extremely rare Viking-era bracelet has been uncovered near Löt on the Swedish island of Öland. Öland is the second-largest island in Sweden, which during the Viking-era was a major…
TikTok Misinformation May Distort ADHD Perceptions
Summary: A new study found that popular ADHD-related content on TikTok often misaligns with clinical guidelines, potentially influencing how young adults perceive the disorder. Researchers analyzed the top 100 ADHD…
Higher Depression Risks for Night Owls
Summary: A new study finds that staying up late, known as having an “evening chronotype,” is associated with a higher risk of depression. Researchers analyzed data from 546 university students…
Osteoporosis cases are rising, but risk differs across demographics
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain While increased average life expectancy is a testament to modern medicine and public health efforts, an aging population comes with an increased presence of chronic diseases…
Early-Life Adversity Reshapes Brain Development and Behavior
Summary: Early-life adversity affects over half of children worldwide, increasing the risk of cognitive and mental health issues later in life. A new review highlights how unpredictable sensory experiences, beyond…
Rubber Hand Illusion Reduces Pain Perception
Summary: A new study shows that the rubber hand illusion can reduce the intensity of pain caused by heat. Researchers found that when participants viewed a rubber hand being illuminated…
Measles cases are on the rise − here’s how to make sure you’re protected
The measles outbreak that started in Texas in late January continues to grow. As of March 18, 2025, confirmed cases in the outbreak, which now spans Texas, New Mexico and…
Shaken baby syndrome can cause permanent brain damage, long-term disabilities or death – a pediatrician examines the preventable tragedy
In the early 1990s when I was a young pediatrician, I was responsible for evaluating children with developmental and learning problems. Two unrelated boys, ages 7 and 9, were found…
