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…
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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…
An allergy-free future? mRNA vaccine prevents dangerous reactions in mice exposed to allergens
Graphical abstract. Credit: Journal of Clinical Investigation (2025). DOI: 10.1172/jci194080 A new mRNA vaccine stopped allergens from causing dangerous immune reactions and life-threatening inflammation in mice, according to researchers from…
High Pollen Levels Tied to Rising Suicide Risk
Summary: A U.S. study combining pollen and suicide data from over a decade shows that high pollen days are linked to a measurable rise in suicide risk. The risk increased…
Cognitive impairments linked with premature death among Americans with chronic diseases
Credit: CC0 Public Domain Researchers at New Mexico State University have found that cognitive impairments may increase the risk of premature death in Americans with chronic diseases. Two new NMSU…
RSV vaccines are safe and effective, review finds
Transmission electron micrograph of RSV. Credit: CDC/ Dr. Erskine Palmer / Public Domain A new Cochrane review demonstrates that vaccines for respiratory syncytial virus (RSV) are both safe and effective…
