Summary: Researchers investigated the efficacy of dronabinol, a plant-derived tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) formulation, in treating trauma-related nightmares in patients with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). The trial demonstrated a statistically significant reduction…
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Inflammatory Bowel Disease Increases Psychiatric Risk
Summary: Researchers analyzed data from over 40,000 Swedish patients diagnosed with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) between 2007 and 2023. Comparing IBD patients against nearly 180,000 general population controls and 26,000…
Bullfrogs may have an antidote to deadly shellfish poisoning
In warm, sunny weather, certain marine algae along American coasts and elsewhere can flourish into harmful algal blooms, producing a substance known as saxitoxin. This neurotoxin is deadly for many…
Philadelphia’s failing air quality hits hardest in neighborhoods near industry and highways, where asthma rates soar
Philadelphians who live near industrial land and major roads – those who live in the Port Richmond and Bridesburg neighborhoods along I-95, or the Delaware River port-industrial corridor, for example…
Brain PET Scans Link Late-Onset Psychosis to Tau and Amyloid
Summary: A new study demonstrates that first-episode hallucinations and delusions appearing after age 40 are frequently driven by underlying neurodegenerative pathology. Using molecular positron emission tomography (PET) imaging, the team…
Rare medieval stone crosses discovered at Viking-Era quarry
Archaeologists searching for Viking-era millstones instead uncovered seven rare medieval stone crosses in a discovery described as one of the most exciting finds of a career. What began as a…
How to do your own online health research like a scientist – a biostatistician’s step-by-step guide
The instinct to “do your own research” when it comes to your health is a good one. The challenge often is not lack of information, but the opposite. People are…
Colossal 2,500-year-old marble statue unearthed in Sardis
Archaeologists have unearthed a colossal marble statue dating to the early Classical period at the ancient city of Sardis in western Turkey, offering new insights into the cultural and artistic…
How Posture Boosts Risk-Taking and Positive Mood
Summary: A new study demonstrates that a person’s physical posture subtly influences their emotional state and economic decision-making without their conscious awareness. Key Facts Implicit Posture Control: Unlike previous “power…
In memory care deserts, senior centers can help close the gap in brain-related healthcare
About 90 miles north of Phoenix, the town of Yarnell nestles atop a winding mountain road. Phoenix, a sprawling city of more than 1.6 million people, has one physician for…
