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·July 13, 2025·2 min read

Blood Sugar, Not Age, Drives Sexual Health Decline in Men

A new study reveals that metabolic health, particularly modest increases in blood sugar, plays a bigger role than age or testosterone in declining sexual and reproductive function in men. Researchers tracked 117 healthy men over six years, assessing hormones, semen quality, erectile function, and blood sugar.

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·July 13, 2025·2 min read

Oxytocin Protects Mood During Sleep Loss

New research suggests oxytocin, the so-called “love hormone,” may help protect women from mood disturbances caused by sleep disruption and hormonal changes during postpartum and menopause. In a controlled study, women with higher oxytocin levels before sleep fragmentation reported fewer mood symptoms the following day.

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·July 13, 2025·5 min read

Weekly Injection Could Revolutionize Parkinson’s Treatment

Researchers have developed a long-acting weekly injection that delivers steady doses of levodopa and carbidopa, potentially transforming care for Parkinson’s disease. The biodegradable injectable maintains consistent drug levels, reducing the need for multiple daily pills and improving patient adherence.

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·July 12, 2025·5 min read

Gene Key to MS Immune Regulation Discovered

New research has identified the gene Egr-1 as a critical regulator of immune balance, offering hope for autoimmune disease therapies. In a mouse model of multiple sclerosis, loss of Egr-1 led to reduced regulatory T cell activity and heightened inflammation. T

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·July 12, 2025·5 min read

Maternal Depression Linked to Weaker Bonds

A comprehensive global review confirms that maternal depression undermines parenting, impairing mother-infant bonding and reducing sensitivity to a child’s needs. Researchers analyzed nearly a decade of observational studies, finding consistent links between depressive symptoms and lower involvement, commitment, and emotional connection.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Study Challenges Link Between Football and Brain Protein Buildup

A new study questions whether playing youth football leads to harmful protein buildup in the brain. Researchers examined 174 donated brains, including former high school and college players, and found no link between contact sports and excess tau protein in a key memory region.

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·July 11, 2025·6 min read

Spotting Silent Scars: A New Way to Detect Childhood Abuse

Childhood maltreatment leaves profound and often unseen scars, affecting mental health, physical well-being, and social development long into adulthood. Traditional assessments are invasive and often miss the full scope of harm as it happens.

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·July 11, 2025·7 min read

When Words Aren’t Enough: Autistic Adults Navigate Nonverbal Challenges

Autistic adults describe nonverbal communication as an exhausting “unwritten language” they must decode in real time, according to a new study. Reviewing hundreds of firsthand accounts, researchers found that many struggle to interpret facial expressions and body language while trying to perform expected cues themselves.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Protein Found to Strengthen Brain Cell Connections for Memory

Scientists have identified how the brain protein cypin helps maintain strong connections between neurons, a discovery with implications for treating brain injuries and neurodegenerative diseases. Cypin ensures proper protein tagging at synapses, allowing neurons to communicate effectively and support memory and learning.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Oxytocin Boosts Mother-Infant Bond in Postpartum Depression

A new study shows that oxytocin nasal spray helps mothers with postpartum depression interact more positively with their babies. After receiving oxytocin, mothers expressed more warmth, affection, and physical contact, reporting a greater sense of positivity during playtime.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Common Pain Medication Linked to Cognitive Decline Risk

A large U.S. medical records study has found that adults prescribed gabapentin six or more times for chronic low back pain face significantly higher risks of dementia (29%) and mild cognitive impairment (85%) within 10 years. The risks were especially pronounced in younger adults aged 35–64, where rates of cognitive decline more than doubled or tripled compared to those not on the drug.

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·July 11, 2025·5 min read

Inverse Graphics: How Your Brain Turns 2D Into 3D

Researchers have uncovered how primate brains transform flat, 2D visual inputs into rich, 3D mental representations of objects. This process, dubbed “inverse graphics,” works by reversing the principles of computer graphics — starting from a 2D view, through an intermediate stage, to a 3D model.

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