How the Brain Perceives Cooling Sensation

[ad_1] 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 … Read more

Molecular Alterations in Brain Tissue Provide Clues to Suicidal Ideation

[ad_1] 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 … Read more

All eligible people at Chicago migrant shelter have been vaccinated for measles in ‘unprecedented operation’

[ad_1] 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 … Read more

Where You Live Could Increase Your Dementia Risk

[ad_1] 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 … Read more

Dawn of Discontent: Unpacking Morning Mood Dips

[ad_1] 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 … Read more

Noninvasive Screening Tests Show Promise for Catching Colorectal Cancer

[ad_1] 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 … Read more