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Inflammation induces anhedonia in women but not men
Inflammation reduces the brain’s response to rewards in women, but not in men, according to a new study …
Read Full ArticleFetal exposure to nicotine linked to sudden infant death syndrome
Fetal exposure to tobacco smoke in utero is associated with sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) and cardiac arrhythmias in newborns. In a novel study in rabbits, investigators provide the first evidence linking …
Read Full ArticleAdvanced paternal age increases risk of early-onset schizophrenia in offspring
Advanced paternal age increases the risk in offspring of early-onset schizophrenia, a severe form of the disorder, …
Read Full ArticleDeep brain stimulation sites for OCD target distinct symptoms
Deep brain stimulation (DBS) reduces symptoms of severe obsessive-compulsive disorder (OCD) during stimulation of either the ventral capsule (VC) or anteromedial subthalamic nucleus (amSTN), …
Read Full ArticleNew protein biomarker accurately differentiates bladder cancer from benign inflammation
Label-free digital pathology using infrared (IR) imaging with subsequent proteomic analysis for bladder cancers revealed the first protein biomarker …
Read Full ArticlePotent marijuana edibles can pose a major unrecognized risk to patients with cardiovascular disease
As marijuana legalization sweeps North America, use of the substance has been on the rise, and the public’s attitude is shifting. An increasing number of people believe that “weed” is the safest recreational drug, …
Read Full ArticleHow much is too much? Even moderate alcohol consumption is a risk factor for atrial fibrillation
Alcohol is ubiquitous in Western society, and rates of excessive use among adults remain high. Excessive alcohol consumption is an established risk factor for atrial fibrillation (AF), …
Read Full ArticleA comprehensive review of existing research demonstrates that exercise is an effective treatment for major mental disorders
Based on compelling evidence from a meta-review of existing research, the European Psychiatric Association (EPA) has issued new guidelines to promote exercise as a key additional treatment …
Read Full ArticleHospital privacy curtains may harbor dangerous germs
Without timely intervention, privacy curtains in hospitals can become breeding grounds for resistant bacteria, posing a threat to patient safety, …
Read Full ArticleCocaine use alters gene expression in brain reward circuits
A study in Biological Psychiatry has identified unique genetic changes in the brain’s reward circuitry that are associated with cocaine use, including first-time use, withdrawal, and re-exposure to the drug after prolonged withdrawal. The findings reveal important …
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