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·March 31, 2019·4 min read

Novel study links fetal exposure to nicotine and sudden infant death syndrome

In utero exposure to nicotine could increase the risk of sudden infant death syndrome, researchers report. The findings raise concerns about both smoking and the use of nicotine replacement therapies during pregnancy.

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·March 31, 2019·5 min read

Pairing music with medication offers potential therapeutic strategy to manage pain

Classical music exposure paired with ibuprofen reduced response to inflammation pain by 93%, compared to exposure to the medication alone in mouse models of pain. For those exposed to just music, researchers report a 77% reduction in surgical pain.

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·March 30, 2019·3 min read

Eating Red and Processed Meats, Even in Small Amounts, May Increase Death Risk

Combined total intake of both red and processed meat is associated with an increased risk of cardiovascular disease deaths.

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·March 30, 2019·4 min read

Maternal diet during pregnancy may modulate the risk of ADHD symptoms in children

The risk of a child being diagnosed with ADHD may be modulated by the mother's diet while pregnant. Analyzing umbilical cord samples, researchers discovered a higher omega-6:omega-3 ratio was associated with an increased risk of ADHD in children during mid-childhood.

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·March 30, 2019·4 min read

Artificial intelligence can predict premature death

Machine learning significantly improves the accuracy of predicting premature deaths, from all causes, in a middle-aged population compared with more traditional models.

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·March 30, 2019·4 min read

Researchers Discover How a Critical Receptor is Involved in the Response to Fast-Acting Antidepressants Like Ketamine

The mGlu2 receptor plays a critical role in the effectiveness of ketamine for treating depression.

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·March 30, 2019·5 min read

Had Enough Water? Brain’s Thirst Centers Make a Gut Check

Hydration signals from the gut travel via the vagus nerve to activate thirst neurons in the SFO. These neurons signal to cells in the median preoptic nucleus, driving animals to drink and the kidneys to conserve water in the bloodstream.

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·March 29, 2019·3 min read

Caffeine on the mind? Just seeing reminders of coffee can stimulate our brain

Exposure to subtle cues associated with coffee influence arousal and alertness.

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·March 29, 2019·5 min read

Woman with novel gene mutation lives almost pain-free

A rare genetic mutation has been associated with pain insensitivity. The findings could further research into new treatments to target pain.

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·March 29, 2019·5 min read

Researchers discover two, rare genes associated with Alzheimer’s disease

Two rare genetic variants on the NOTCH3 and TREM2 genes have been identified in some Alzheimer's patients.

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·March 28, 2019·3 min read

New pattern of brain ageing identified

New patterns of brain ageing across the human lifespan have been revealed by researchers analysing microstructural changes in the brain’s white matter.