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·September 20, 2022·6 min read

Molecular Changes in the Brain in the Aftermath of a Traumatic Event May Help Explain Long-Term Susceptibility or Resilience

In mice genetically more susceptible to PTSD following a stressful event, researchers found an increased expression of cortisol receptors on neurons in the CA1 region of the dorsal hippocampus. Those increased receptors enabled an elevated expression of the HCN1 protein and TRIP8b, reducing neural excitability.

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·August 8, 2022·10 min read

Fatigue and Headache Among Top Lingering Symptoms Months After COVID

Fatigue and headaches top the list of common lingering symptoms four months after COVID infection, with muscle aches, changes in sense of taste and smell, cough, and congestion following close behind.

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·September 15, 2021·5 min read

Can Cocoa Consumption Help Us Age Better?

Cocoa consumption could reduce inflammation and epigenetic aging, ultimately reducing the risk of cardiovascular disease and other diseases associated with aging.

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·August 10, 2021·8 min read

Beige Fat “Indispensable” in Protecting the Brain From Dementia

Adipocytes, or beige fat cells, are indispensable to the anti-inflammatory and neuroprotective effects of subcutaneous fat, researchers say.

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·February 11, 2021·6 min read

Tiny Population of Neurons May Have Big Role in Depression

Induced changes in the function of AgRP neurons may contribute to depression, researchers report.

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·August 25, 2020·8 min read

Magnetic Stimulation Dramatically Improves Fecal Incontinence

Translumbosacaral neuromodulation therapy (TNT), a magnetic stimulation technology commonly used for neuropathy, can improve fecal incontinence in the short term.

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·May 13, 2020·7 min read

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.

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·April 13, 2020·6 min read

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.

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·March 3, 2020·6 min read

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.

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·February 5, 2020·7 min read

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.

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·January 31, 2020·5 min read

Brain imaging provides little insight in insanity evaluation

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

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·September 30, 2019·6 min read

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.

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