FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·May 2, 2025·4 min readBrain-Body Links in Emotion and HealthResearchers have developed D-PSCAN, a novel imaging technique that enables high-resolution, minimally invasive observation of the brainstem’s nucleus tractus solitarii (NTS) in living animals. The NTS, a vital relay for signals from organs via the vagus nerve, plays a key role in emotion regulation and overall mental health.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 29, 2025·6 min readKetamine’s Hidden Physical and Psychological DamageA new study highlights the severe physical and psychological consequences linked to ketamine addiction, with many users unaware of the risks until dependent. Researchers found high rates of bladder damage, painful organ cramps, low mood, and anxiety among those with ketamine use disorder.Read More
FeaturedGeneticsNeuroscience·April 26, 2025·3 min readUmbilical Cord DNA May Predict Future Metabolic Health RisksDNA changes in umbilical cord blood may help predict which children are at higher risk for future health issues like diabetes, liver disease, and stroke. Researchers analyzed chemical tags on DNA, known as methylation patterns, and linked specific alterations to markers of metabolic dysfunction later in childhood. Notably, changes in genes like TNS3, GNAS, and CSMD1 were tied to liver fat accumulation, high blood pressure, and abnormal waist-to-hip ratios.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·April 25, 2025·6 min readThese 3 Bad Habits in Your 30s Impact Later Mental HealthA decades-long study in Finland reveals that smoking, heavy drinking, and physical inactivity in early adulthood are strongly linked to declining physical and mental health by age 36. Participants with all three habits showed elevated depression symptoms, higher metabolic risk, and lower self-rated health and wellbeing scores.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·March 11, 2025·5 min readChildhood Abuse Doubles Psychiatric and Health RisksNew research finds that adults who experienced both physical and sexual abuse in childhood are about twice as likely to suffer chronic physical and mental health issues, such as depression, arthritis, asthma, and heart conditions. Even experiencing one type of abuse significantly increased the odds of adverse health outcomes in adulthood.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience ArticlesPsychology·February 18, 2025·4 min readDepression Speeds Up Physical IllnessAdults with a history of depression develop long-term physical conditions about 30% faster than those without, according to a large study. Researchers analyzed data from over 172,000 participants and found that those with depression accrued an average of 0.2 additional conditions per year, compared to 0.16 in those without.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeuroscienceOpen Neuroscience Articles·January 23, 2025·7 min readLong COVID Impairs Exercise Capacity and Cognition for YearsA study of nearly 1,000 people with post-COVID-19 syndrome (PCS) revealed that two-thirds still experienced significant symptoms, including reduced exercise capacity and cognitive performance, two years after infection. Persistent symptom clusters included fatigue, neurocognitive disturbances, and post-exertional malaise, with worse outcomes in individuals with obesity, lower education, or severe initial infections.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 20, 2024·4 min readHow Podcasts Inspire Positive Healthy ChangesPodcasts are increasingly popular, with people spending over five hours weekly listening to them. A new study reveals health-related podcasts can significantly improve health knowledge, boost physical activity, and encourage healthier eating habits.Read More
FeaturedNeurosciencePsychology·November 16, 2024·3 min readHow Depression Alters Stress, Health, and LifespanDepression disrupts the body's stress systems, causing physical health risks like heart disease, diabetes, and stroke, and reducing life expectancy by 7-10 years. The condition triggers brain structure changes, such as a 40% reduction in subgenual prefrontal cortex volume, and disrupts hormone systems involving CRH, norepinephrine, and cortisol.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 15, 2024·4 min readIntegrating Machine Learning Boosts Disease Prediction AccuracyA recent review explored how integrating machine learning with traditional statistical models can enhance disease risk prediction accuracy, a key tool in clinical decision-making. While traditional models like logistic regression are limited by certain assumptions, machine learning offers flexibility but has inconsistent results in some cases. The study revealed that combined models, especially stacking methods, outperform individual methods by harnessing each approach’s strengths and addressing their weaknesses.Read More
FeaturedNeurologyNeurosciencePsychology·October 10, 2024·6 min readSugar Lovers Face Greater Depression and Health RisksA new study has found that people with a preference for sweet foods face higher risks of depression, diabetes, and vascular issues like stroke. Using data from the UK Biobank, researchers grouped participants into three categories: health-conscious, omnivores, and sweet tooth. They found that the sweet tooth group had poorer blood markers for inflammation and glucose levels, indicating higher risks for metabolic and mental health conditions.Read More
FeaturedNeuroscience·October 7, 2024·5 min readLife Expectancy Growth Slows, Focus Turns to Healthier AgingDespite rapid advancements in medicine, a new study indicates that human life expectancy is approaching a biological ceiling, with gains in longevity slowing since the 1990s. Researchers argue that medical progress is providing diminishing returns in extending life expectancy, as age-related deterioration becomes the primary hurdle.Read More
