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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240416214616.htm) Following cellular lineage
Apr 16th 2024, 21:46

Researchers have advanced the understanding of how the cerebral cortex develops by tracing the lineage of certain brain cells.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240416125313.htm) Common HIV treatments may aid Alzheimer's disease patients
Apr 16th 2024, 12:53

Scientists have identified promising real-world links between common HIV drugs and a reduced incidence of Alzheimer's disease.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240416115939.htm) New insights could unlock immunotherapy for rare, deadly eye cancer
Apr 16th 2024, 11:59

New research explains why metastatic uveal melanoma is resistant to conventional immunotherapies and how adoptive therapy, which involves growing a patient's T cells outside the body before reinfusing them, can successfully treat this rare and aggressive cancer.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240416115936.htm) Biodiversity is key to the mental health benefits of nature
Apr 16th 2024, 11:59

New research has found that spaces with a diverse range of natural features are associated with stronger improvements in our mental wellbeing compared to spaces with less natural diversity.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240416115849.htm) Teen stress may raise risk of postpartum depression in adults
Apr 16th 2024, 11:58

A research team reports that social stress during adolescence in female mice later results in prolonged elevation of the hormone cortisol after they give birth.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240416115846.htm) Scientists identify cell vulnerability 'fingerprint' related to Parkinson's, Lewy body dementia
Apr 16th 2024, 11:58

A new study offers a first look into the complex molecular changes that occur in brain cells with Lewy bodies, which are key pathological hallmarks of Parkinson's disease and some dementias. The findings reveal that brain cells with Lewy bodies exhibit a specific gene expression pattern akin to a disease-related fingerprint.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415231853.htm) Take it from the rats:  A junk food diet can cause long-term damage to adolescent brains
Apr 15th 2024, 23:18

A study on the effects of a junk food diet on rats reinforces scientific understanding about the gut-brain connection.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415231850.htm) Family and media pressure to lose weight in adolescence linked to how people value themselves almost two decades later
Apr 15th 2024, 23:18

People who as teenagers felt pressure to lose weight from family or from the media, females, people who are not heterosexual, and people experiencing socioeconomic disadvantage, are most at risk of 'internalized' weight stigma, new research has found.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415231839.htm) Can animals count?
Apr 15th 2024, 23:18

Researchers have made a groundbreaking discovery regarding number sense in animals by confirming the existence of discrete number sense in rats, offering a crucial animal model for investigating the neural basis of numerical ability and disability in humans.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415161938.htm) Epilepsy drug prevents brain tumors in mice with NF1
Apr 15th 2024, 16:19

Researchers have discovered that an FDA-approved epilepsy drug can prevent or slow the growth of NF1-linked optic gliomas in mice, laying the groundwork for a clinical trial.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415110556.htm) Physical activity reduces stress-related brain activity to lower cardiovascular disease risk
Apr 15th 2024, 11:05

Over a ten-year period, biobank participants who met recommended levels of physical activity had a 23% lower risk of cardiovascular disease, and the protective effects were even more pronounced in individuals with depression.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415110532.htm) New study sheds light on the mechanisms underlying the development of malignant pediatric brain tumors
Apr 15th 2024, 11:05

A new study revealed how aberrant epigenetic regulation contributes to the development of atypical teratoid/rhabdoid (AT/RT) tumors, which are aggressive brain tumors that mainly affect young children. There is an urgent need for more research in this area as current treatment options are ineffective against these highly malignant tumors.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240415110530.htm) The joy of sports: How watching sports can boost well-being
Apr 15th 2024, 11:05

Sports, beyond entertainment, foster community and belonging, benefiting both individuals and society. Despite its recognized positive effects, limited evidence exists on the link between watching sports and well-being. To address this gap, a team of researchers conducted a multi-method research and found that sports viewing activates brain reward circuits, leading to improved well-being. Popular sports like baseball notably impact well-being. Their research offers insights for public health policies and individual well-being enhancement.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240412125431.htm) A third of women experience migraines associated with menstruation, most commonly when premenopausal
Apr 12th 2024, 12:54

A third of the nearly 20 million women who participated in a national health survey reports migraines during menstruation, and of them, 11.8 million, or 52.5%, were premenopausal.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/04/240412113052.htm) Molecular causes of different functions of opioid receptors
Apr 12th 2024, 11:30

Drugs that target opioid receptors sometimes have severe side effects. Thousands of people around the world die every day from overdoses involving opioids such as fentanyl. Researchers have taken a closer look at the molecular mechanisms of these active substances.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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