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A placebo-controlled trial tested whether correcting vitamin D deficiency could reduce persistent endometriosis symptoms in women already on hormone therapy, with results that cast doubt on hopes for simple add-on treatment. Study: Supplemental vitamin D supplementation in women receiving dienogest therapy for endometriosis: a randomized controlled trial. Image credit: Orawan Patarawimonchai / Shutterstock A recent randomized controlled trial has been accepted for publication in a journal. scientific reportresearchers examined vitamin D supplementation as an adjunct to dienogest (Bellogest) therapy in women with endometriosis. After the 8-week study, participants who received vitamin D had numerically lower adjusted mean scores on pain…
Talk therapy provides lasting relief from depression, and its effects last for years after treatment ends. A new large-scale meta-analysis evaluating tens of thousands of patients tracked these mental health improvements over time, mapping exactly how long people felt better. The study was published in the journal World Psychiatry. Depression is one of the most common mental illnesses worldwide. People experiencing a depressive episode often suffer from deep sadness, loss of interest in daily activities, and changes in sleep and appetite. This disorder drains a tremendous amount of physical and emotional energy and makes basic daily life seem impossible. To…
Purchasing virtual loot boxes in video games is associated with increased rates of problem gambling and human victimization among adults who already participate in traditional gambling. The study shows that spending money on these randomized digital prizes carries behavioral risks comparable to casino table games and stronger than sports betting. The results of this study were published in the journal Addictive Behaviors. Loot boxes are virtual chests or crates found in many popular video games. Players spend real-world money to open them in hopes of receiving rare digital rewards such as character costumes, weapon designs, and special abilities. The contents…
Recent research suggests that the impact of sitting on brain health largely depends on what a person is doing while resting. Published in Alzheimer’s disease and dementiaresearch shows that passive activities like watching TV are associated with signs of brain aging, while cognitively demanding tasks like working at a desk may help preserve brain structure. These findings suggest that public health guidelines may need to go beyond simply reducing total sitting time to consider the mental involvement of our daily habits. Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias pose a major challenge to public health systems worldwide. Because the effectiveness of medical…
A recent study examining how adults in love navigate the balance between solo masturbation and intimacy with a partner identified three distinct behavioral profiles. The findings suggest that a person’s motivations, attitudes toward solo sex, and the subjective pleasure they experience all determine how these two forms of intimacy coexist. The study was published in the International Journal of Sexual Health. Historically, solitary sexual behavior has been treated as a secondary indicator in relationship science. Many people believe that high rates of masturbation in a relationship indicate underlying love troubles. Researchers classify this idea as a compensatory model of sexuality.…
Researchers at the University of Hong Kong’s LKS School of Medicine (HKUMed) have developed an artificial intelligence tool that could help predict serious cardiovascular problems years before symptoms appear. The system, known as CardiOmicScore, uses information from a single blood test to estimate a person’s future risk for six major cardiovascular diseases (CVD): coronary artery disease, stroke, heart failure, atrial fibrillation, peripheral artery disease, and venous thromboembolism. The model was able to detect warning signals 15 years before clinical symptoms develop in high-risk people. The survey results are nature communications. Blood test to understand your current health condition Cardiovascular disease…
A new study published in the Journal of Affective Disorders shows that for young people at risk for bipolar spectrum disorder, cannabis consumption does not strictly lead to more frequent drug use, but is more likely to interfere with daily obligations such as work and school. The study also investigates how specific positive emotional processes, such as a strong urge to achieve happiness, are associated with different patterns of cannabis consumption and difficulty quitting. Research on drug use frequently examines how drugs such as cannabis interact with negative emotional states such as anxiety and depression. The role of positive emotions…
A Sydney PhD student has created cosmic dust from scratch by recreating a small part of the universe inside a laboratory bottle. The experiment provides new clues about how some of the chemical components associated with life developed before Earth formed. Linda Rosrud, a PhD candidate in materials physics and plasma physics in the School of Physics, combined nitrogen, carbon dioxide, and acetylene to simulate the energy states found near stars and supernova remnants. She then exposed the gas to a strong electric charge. This process produced carbon-rich dust similar to the material that floats through interstellar space and is…
New research published in journal Psychology of popular media provides evidence that people who strongly identify as celebrity ultrafans tend to be female, LGBTQ+, and politically liberal. These highly engaged fans use social media platforms to build communities, share information, and promote the celebrities they love. The findings provide new insights into how young people navigate internet spaces to form identities and find social connections. The term “stan” originated as a slang combination of the words stalker and fan. It is now widely accepted as a label representing an enthusiastic and dedicated supporter of a particular celebrity, musician or public…
People consider rude behavior directed at the person who initiated the conflict to be more respectable than disrespectful behavior towards the person who started the conflict, but still prefer a polite and neutral response. This research Journal of Experimental Social Psychology. Rude behavior, including derogatory remarks, disrespectful treatment, and other disrespectful acts, is generally considered harmful because it can cause conflict, disrupt coordination, and weaken relationships within a group. Researchers have paid considerable attention to the causes of uncivil behavior and how it affects targets, witnesses, workplaces, and communities. The study also showed that incivility can be widespread. If someone…