Summary: A new study delves into how our brains perceive temperature, particularly through the cooling sensation experienced when eating something like a chilled mint cookie. The study focuses on TRPM8 receptors in the mouth, which are activated by cold temperatures and menthol, explaining why mint tastes more intense when cold. They discovered that removing TRPM8 … Read more
Summary: Researchers have identified molecular alterations in the blood and brain tissues of individuals who committed suicide, offering new insights into susceptibility factors and therapeutic targets. The study analyzed genetic, protein, and metabolic changes, suggesting these alterations could serve as risk markers for suicidal behavior. By focusing on the neurobiological mechanisms behind suicide, the research … Read more
CNN — The Chicago Department of Public Health said Wednesday that everyone who is eligible for vaccination at a temporary shelter housing migrants that’s at the center of a measles outbreak has now been vaccinated. The city learned last week that it had its first measles case since 2019. Illinois is one of 17 states … Read more
A new study led by Duke University has found a link between people who live in poorer neighborhoods and an increased risk of dementia. A total of 50 million people globally are living with Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias. This number is expected to reach 150 million in 30 years as the global population ages. … Read more
VATICAN CITY — He confesses to being “dazzled by a girl” in his youth who made it difficult for him “to pray.” He takes a swipe at the European Union and denounces the U.S. decision to drop atomic bombs as “immoral.” He says he’s no “communist” and chides those who sought to pit him against … Read more
Summary: Medical interns experience their lowest moods near 5 a.m., with an uplift by 5 p.m., based on the analysis of Fitbit data from over 2,500 participants. The research underscores the natural mood cycle’s nadir in the early hours, independent of sleep deprivation, which exacerbates mood downturns and amplifies daily emotional fluctuations. Through continuous monitoring … Read more
Well actually Meat production is responsible for a significant amount of greenhouse gas emissions. How can we balance that with our own dietary needs? Thu 14 Mar 2024 17.00 CET Meat production is hard on the planet. According to one 2021 study, meat accounts for nearly 60% of all greenhouse gases from global food production. … Read more
Two noninvasive screening tests appeared to be effective in detecting colorectal cancer in an average-risk population, two trials suggested. In the BLUE-C trial, a next-generation multi-target stool DNA test was more likely to detect colorectal cancer compared with standard fecal immunochemical testing (FIT), with a sensitivity of 93.9% versus 67.3%, as well as advanced precancerous … Read more
New research has found a significant link between neighborhood socioeconomic status and the cognitive abilities of older individuals, irrespective of underlying brain pathologies commonly associated with dementia. The findings, which have been published in in the journal Alzheimer’s & Dementia, suggest that one’s living conditions are closely related to their brain’s resilience to decline in … Read more
Summary: A groundbreaking AI language model is illuminating the complex relationship between clinical symptoms and brain tissue abnormalities. By analyzing medical summaries and tissue samples from the Netherlands Brain Bank, the model provides new insights into disease progression and the challenge of diagnosing brain diseases accurately. This technology could significantly reduce misdiagnoses, which currently affect … Read more