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A person’s genetic risk of developing cannabis addiction, even in people who have never suffered from drug abuse, is linked to structural differences in the brain during adolescence. The findings indicate that some of the brain mutations previously thought to be caused by marijuana use may stem in part from genetic biological predispositions. The study was published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology. Bipolar disorder is a severe mental health condition characterized by dramatic changes in mood, energy, and activity levels. People with this condition experience intense emotional states known as mood episodes. This may include periods of extreme elation or…
Medical experts are divided on Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth’s announcement that U.S. military personnel will be tested for testosterone deficiency during their annual physicals. “Combatants over the age of 30 will be tested annually as part of their routine medical examination,” Hegseth said in a video posted with the caption “Chief Officer of the Department of the Army.” Selective testosterone testing will be made available to young military personnel, and if recommended, testosterone replacement therapy will be administered at the discretion of the individual. Testosterone replacement therapy has become big business in recent years. Health influencers and online clinics…
Lark Health, an artificial intelligence-powered chronic disease prevention and management platform, and Samsung on Wednesday announced a multi-year strategic partnership aimed at improving preventive care and health care for older adults, including Medicare beneficiaries. Through this partnership, seniors will be able to access one or more of Lark’s 12 chronic disease management and prevention programs through Samsung Health at no out-of-pocket cost. Medicare-eligible beneficiaries will also receive care through live clinical interventions and health tracking devices connected to their mobile phones, the companies said. Samsung has a footprint of 400 million devices, which will be combined with Lark’s AI health…
The Ugandan government has remained silent about the deadly Marburg virus outbreak it reported late last month, with the World Health Organization acknowledging on Thursday that it had repeatedly requested updates on the status of investigations into how the virus started and how far it may have spread. “We have sent several additional requests for information and are waiting to hear from them specifically about the results of the investigations that we know they are conducting,” Chikwe Ihekweazu, executive director of the Geneva-based agency’s health emergencies program, said in a new briefing. Ihekwazu said the WHO had formally submitted a…
A recent medical report details the case of a man who experienced sudden, unexplained numbness and facial pain shortly after a suspected respiratory infection. This clinical report suggests that a common virus can cause long-lasting neurological problems in the face and provides evidence that doctors should consider viral history when diagnosing sudden sensory changes. This case was published in a magazine Case reports in dentistry. Nam Nguyen, Willow Meline, and Elborz Safarzadeh contributed to this report. They are affiliated with private dental clinics in Missouri City, Richmond, and Katy, Texas. The authors recorded this unusual clinical event because isolated facial…
A major international clinical trial found that finerenone can significantly slow the decline in kidney function in non-diabetic patients with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The results of this study suggest that this drug could become an important new treatment option for many patients who previously had limited treatment options other than standard therapy. The study was led by clinical pharmacologist Hid Lambers-Herpink from the University Medical Center Groningen. New England Medical Journal. Finerenone evaluated in large-scale international trial The FIND-CKD study enrolled 1,584 adults with chronic kidney disease who were followed for an average of just over three years. All…
Sharing a similar positive sense of humor appears to increase the chances of a successful romantic relationship during the early stages of online dating. Recent research published in North American Journal of Psychology It suggests that people with compatible and constructive humor styles are more likely to express interest in dating each other after an initial digital conversation. These findings show that dating apps could benefit by going beyond mere looks and pairing users based on how they make others laugh. The research team from the National University of Manila included Stephanie Kate Tejome, Jenny Rose Sano, Alyssa Michaela Casabuena,…
Earth appears to have a natural climate control system that has helped keep it habitable for over 100 million years. Scientists have long known that this system exists, but the mechanisms behind it have remained difficult to explain. A new study points to a previously overlooked link between sea levels and ocean phosphate availability. Changes in global temperatures have affected the size of polar ice sheets and changed sea levels. These changes affected how much phosphate reaches the open ocean, how much carbon gets buried in ocean sediments, and how much carbon dioxide remains in the atmosphere. Taken together, these…
I have an appointment at 3pm. It’s 10am now and somehow the whole day already feels like it’s out of reach. Maybe you find that you can’t get anything off to a good start. You feel nervous, waiting for something to start or end. Check the time again and again. Even a positively planned event, such as a friend coming to visit later, can feel bogged down. For many neurodivergent people, this experience is called “waiting mode.” Waiting mode refers to a state where you are mentally waiting for the next event, making it difficult or even impossible to concentrate…
Imagine playing the game “20 Questions” with the first question being “Animal, Vegetable, or Mineral?” In the case of the ancient sea insect Perinereis caltolifera, which lives to this day, the answer is surprisingly complex. Like other predatory caterpillars, this species has jaws made of structural proteins and ions. Animals use these hard mouthparts to chew, crush, and consume food. The unusual configuration and behavior of these jaws has led researchers to use the new term “biometals” to describe them. This concept is currently becoming an emerging field of biophysical research. What makes Biometal different? Scientists have traditionally used expressions…