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Newly discovered brain mechanism linked to anxiety and OCD
Scientists discover insights into the importance of brain immune cells—microglia—in controlling anxiety-related behaviors in mice. …
Can exercise help counteract genetic risk of type 2 diabetes?
New research has revealed being active could lower the risk of type 2 diabetes, even in people with a high genetic risk of developing the disease. …
‘Tipping the balance’ of immune cells from bad to good reverses multiple sclerosis symptoms in mice
A microparticle-delivered therapy may be first step toward stopping multiple sclerosis and other autoimmune diseases. …
Parkinson’s disease drug ropinirole safely slowed ALS progression in clinical trial
Clinical trial shows Parkinson’s disease drug ropinirole is safe for ALS patients and delays disease progression. …
New class of antibiotics to fight drug-resistant bacteria
Researchers have developed a new class of antibiotics by modifying the chemical structure of a naturally occurring antimicrobial peptide. …
Further link identified between autoimmunity and schizophrenia
Autoantibodies isolated from schizophrenia patients induce schizophrenia-like behaviors when injected into the cerebrospinal fluid of mice. …
Chemical found in artificial sweetener sucralose damages DNA
A structural analog of the artificial sweetener sucralose, present in commercial sucralose samples, has been shown to cause DNA damage. …
Cats can play a role in transmitting COVID-19
Cats can play a role in SARS-CoV-2 transmission and their contaminated environment can be infectious. …
Obesity increases risk of mental disorders throughout life
Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing mental disorders in all age groups, with women at higher risk than men for most diseases. …
Junk food may impair our deep sleep
Healthy study participants who consumed an unhealthy diet high in fat and sugar experienced a deterioration in their deep sleep cycle compared to participants who followed a healthier diet …
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Newly discovered brain mechanism linked to anxiety and OCD
Scientists discover insights into the importance of brain immune cells—microglia—in controlling anxiety-related behaviors in mice. …
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Chemical found in artificial sweetener sucralose damages DNA
A structural analog of the artificial sweetener sucralose, present in commercial sucralose samples, has been shown to cause DNA damage. …
Preventive Medicine
Obesity increases risk of mental disorders throughout life
Obesity significantly increases the risk of developing mental disorders in all age groups, with women at higher risk than men for most diseases. …
