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·May 13, 2020

Tiny RNA that should attack coronavirus diminish with age and disease

MicroRNAs that should attack SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, diminish with age, and due to chronic health problems. The findings shed light on why those who are older, and those with health conditions are more susceptible to coronavirus. Read More

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·April 13, 2020

Mathematical modeling draws more accurate picture of coronavirus cases

A new mathematical model reveals a more realistic picture of the number of likely COVID-19 cases, both in the US and worldwide, compared to reported data. Read More

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·March 3, 2020

Visceral fat delivers signal to the brain that hurts cognition

Visceral fat impairs memory via proinflammatory interleukin-1 beta mediated microglia activation in the hippocampus. Read More

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·February 5, 2020

Gene variants provide insight into brain and body incongruence in transgender

Study reports twenty-one variants in nineteen genes have been found in estrogen signaling pathways in the brains of transgender individuals. Read More

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·January 31, 2020

Brain imaging provides little insight in insanity evaluation

Neuroimaging technology has limited applicability when assessing a defendant's sanity, a new study reports. Read More

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·September 30, 2019

Sleeping pills reduce suicidal thoughts in patients with severe insomnia

People who suffer from severe insomnia often report having suicidal thoughts. A new study reveals prescribing controlled sleeping medications can help to reduce depression and suicidality in those with chronic sleep problems. Read More

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·August 18, 2019

Whole body vibration shakes up microbiome, reducing inflammation in diabetes

Whole-body vibration (WBV) therapy may be a way in which inflammation associated with diabetes can be controlled. WBV alters the microbiome, increasing levels of a bacterium that creates short-chain fatty acids, which help the body to better use glucose. Read More

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·July 23, 2019

Obstructive sleep apnea may be one reason depression treatment doesn’t work

A potential link has been identified between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and major depressive disorder. Treating OSA may help to improve depressive symptoms, as well as reduce suicidal thoughts and improve sleep for those with insomnia. Read More

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·July 6, 2019

Supervised fun and exercise both provide psychosocial benefit to children with obesity

While exercise alone may improve health and reduce weight in children at risk of obesity, it does not always improve psychosocial health. Overweight children who participated in regular supervised sedentary activities, such as playing board games or painting, showed improvements in depressive symptoms and anger reduction. Combining exercise with sedentary activities could help improve mood and combat obesity. Read More

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·February 25, 2019

Estrogen Made by Neurons Important to Memory Making

Researchers report estrogen may play a significant role in synaptic plasticity and memory formation. The study reports mice whose neurons did not produce estrogen have impairments in spatial reference memories, recognition and contextual fear memories. Restoring estrogen levels assisted in reversing the memory impairments, the study revealed. Read More

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·February 18, 2019

Depression Reversed by Activating Gene That Helps Excite Neurons: Male Mouse Study

Researchers report activating the SIRT1 gene in male mice helped to reverse symptoms of depression, such as social isolation and loss of interest. The study suggests drugs that activate SIRT1 may be an effective therapy for some with major depression. Read More