Summary: Researchers have identified a brain function that could transform how schizophrenia is treated—by focusing on social inference, the ability to interpret social cues and intentions. The study found that…
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Reelin Shows Promise for Healing Both Gut and Depression
Summary: A new study reveals that the protein Reelin may hold the key to treating both “leaky gut” and major depressive disorder. Chronic stress lowers Reelin levels in the gut,…
Seasonal allergies may increase suicide risk – new research
Seasonal allergies – triggered by pollen – appear to make deaths by suicide more likely. Our findings, published in the Journal of Health Economics, show that minor physical health conditions…
Inside the high-stakes battle over vaccine injury compensation, autism and public trust
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. has floated a seismic idea: adding autism to the list of conditions covered by the…
Novel blood test for chronic fatigue achieves 96% accuracy
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Scientists at the University of East Anglia and Oxford Biodynamics have developed a high accuracy blood test to diagnose chronic fatigue syndrome, also known as myalgic…
Bronze temple-façade box among new discoveries in Turda
Excavations of a Roman canabae legionis (civilian settlement) in Turda, Romania, have revealed a bronze box depicting a classical temple façade. The canabae legionis developed around the military camp of…
The mental toll of menopause: What women really feel
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Hormonal changes during menopause can drive suicidal thoughts—a crisis that health care services have failed to recognize or adequately address. The devastating link is laid bare…
Five Sleep Types Revealed: How Your Brain Wiring Reflects Rest
Summary: A new study has identified five distinct “sleep-biopsychosocial” profiles that connect how we sleep with our brain networks, mental health, cognition, and lifestyle. Using data from over 700 participants,…
What You Choose to Remember Shapes Memory More Than Emotion
Summary: A new study reveals that intentional memory control—deciding what to remember or forget—is more powerful than emotional influence when forming long-term memories. Participants were more likely to recall words…
