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(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114237.htm) 20th century lead exposure damaged American mental health
Dec 4th 2024, 11:42

Exposure to car exhaust from leaded gas during childhood altered the balance of mental health in the U.S. population, making generations of Americans more depressed, anxious and inattentive or hyperactive, according to researchers. They estimate that 151 million cases of psychiatric disorder over the past 75 years have resulted from American children's exposure to lead.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114026.htm) Preventing brain injury complications with specialized optical fibers
Dec 4th 2024, 11:40

Fiber optics are a means of transmitting information at incredibly high speeds; however, the technology can be used for more than just providing a fast internet connection. Researchers have developed an optical fiber sensing system that could help medical professionals monitor patients for complications after a traumatic brain injury. The technology tracks six biomarkers simultaneously, continuously and automatically to provide crucial information on brain health in lab tests.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114021.htm) Perceptions of parent cannabis use shape teen attitudes
Dec 4th 2024, 11:40

Teens who think their parents use cannabis are more likely to hold favorable attitudes toward the drug and to consider trying it themselves, according to a new study. The research also reveals that parental monitoring and the closeness of parent-child relationships play crucial roles in adolescents' views about cannabis, often with distinct effects based on the parent's gender.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204114018.htm) Owning a home in the US linked to longer life
Dec 4th 2024, 11:40

A new study finds that owning a home in early adult life adds approximately four months to the lives of male Americans born in the early twentieth century.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204113643.htm) We might feel love in our fingertips ---- but did the Ancient Mesopotamians?
Dec 4th 2024, 11:36

A multidisciplinary team of researchers studied a large body of texts to find out how people in the ancient Mesopotamian region (within modern day Iraq) experienced emotions in their bodies thousands of years ago.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204113640.htm) Lasting effects of common herbicide on brain health
Dec 4th 2024, 11:36

New research identifies an association between glyphosate exposure in mice and symptoms of neuroinflammation, as well as accelerated Alzheimer's disease-like pathology. This study tracks both the presence and impact of glyphosate's byproducts in the brain long after exposure ends, showing an array of persistent, damaging effects on brain health. The findings suggest the brain may be much more susceptible to the damaging effects of the herbicide than previously thought. Glyphosate is one of the most pervasive herbicides used in the U.S. and worldwide.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204113637.htm) Novel all-in-one computational pipeline identifies protein biomarkers associated with Alzheimer's disease and predicts 3D structural alterations
Dec 4th 2024, 11:36

Researchers have developed a novel computational pipeline designed to identify protein biomarkers associated with complex diseases, including Alzheimer's disease (AD). This innovative tool analyzes biomarkers that can induce 3D structural changes in proteins, providing critical insights into disease mechanisms and highlighting potential targets for therapeutic intervention. The findings could lead to advancements in early detection and treatment strategies for Alzheimer's disease, which has long eluded effective therapies.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204113537.htm) Study shows significant rise in psychotherapy use among adults, but gains are uneven across socioeconomic groups
Dec 4th 2024, 11:35

Access to psychotherapy has risen substantially among U.S. adults with mild to moderate distress since 2018, according to a new study. The increase in psychotherapy use is particularly notable among younger adults, women, college-educated individuals, and those with higher family incomes. Privately insured individuals also experienced greater gains in psychotherapy use compared to those who are publicly insured or uninsured.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241204113527.htm) The surprising effect of stress on your brain’s reward system
Dec 4th 2024, 11:35

Some people bounce back from trauma, but others get caught in depressive loops that sap the joy from their lives.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203194357.htm) Tiny, daily bursts of vigorous incidental physical activity could almost halve cardiovascular risk in middle-aged women
Dec 3rd 2024, 19:43

An average of four minutes of incidental vigorous physical activity a day could almost halve the risk of major cardiovascular events, such as heart attacks, for middle-aged women who do not engage in structured exercise, according to new research.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154639.htm) Phosphorylation and dephosphorylation enzyme groups regulate sleep and wakefulness in mammals
Dec 3rd 2024, 15:46

A research group has discovered that in mammals, a protein kinase A (PKA) promotes wakefulness, while protein phosphatase 1 (PP1) and calcineurin promote sleep. This study revealed that the balance between sleep and wakefulness is regulated by the action of multiple enzymes, which is an important finding when considering how to control sleep duration and sleepiness at the molecular level.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154327.htm) Brain mapping advances understanding of human speech and hallucinations in schizophrenia
Dec 3rd 2024, 15:43

Voice experiments in people with epilepsy have helped trace the circuit of electrical signals in the brain that allow its hearing center to sort out background sounds from their own voices.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154056.htm) How dementia affects the brain's ability to empathize
Dec 3rd 2024, 15:40

Patients with frontotemporal dementia often lack the ability to empathize. A study has now shown that these patients do not show the same brain activity as healthy individuals when they witness the pain of others, a finding that it is hoped will increase understanding of this specific dementia disease.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154054.htm) An inflatable gastric balloon could help people lose weight
Dec 3rd 2024, 15:40

Engineers designed a new type of gastric balloon that can be inflated and deflated as needed. It could offer an alternative for people who don't want to undergo more invasive treatments such as gastric bypass surgery, or people who don't respond well to weight-loss drugs.

(https://www.sciencedaily.com/releases/2024/12/241203154041.htm) Researchers design novel immunotherapy for brain cancer
Dec 3rd 2024, 15:40

Scientists created a new therapeutic design for glioblastoma, the deadliest form of brain cancer. The lab engineered molecules called trispecifics that connect cancer-killing T cells with not just one but two different brain cancer receptors.

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Michael Reeder LCPC
Baltimore, MD

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