Abuse Survivors Show Unique Injury Signatures Tied to Suicide Risk

Summary: A new study finds that victims of intimate partner violence who also experience suicidal thoughts or behaviors show distinct and severe injury patterns on medical imaging. These patients were…

AI Uncovers Hidden Stress Damage in the Body

Summary: Researchers developed an AI tool that detects chronic stress by measuring adrenal gland volume on routine chest CT scans. This biomarker aligns with cortisol levels, stress questionnaires, and future…

Rivalry Rewires the Brain: Why Fans Lose Control in an Instant

Summary: New brain-imaging research shows that soccer fans experience rapid shifts in reward and self-control circuits when their team wins or loses against a rival. Victories trigger heightened reward responses,…

New Treatment for COVID-Induced Smell Loss

Summary: A new study presents a promising treatment for restoring the sense of smell in long-COVID patients. The study explores the effectiveness of CT-guided stellate ganglion block, a minimally invasive…