Credit: PixabayResearchers recently found that eight psychiatric disorders share a common genetic foundation.A new study has pinpointed specific genetic variants involved, revealing that many remain active longer during brain development. This extended activity suggests they influence multiple developmental stages, making them potential targets for treating multiple conditions.“The proteins produced by these genes are highly...
Credit: PixabayAllergic rhinitis and asthma, often linked, can severely impact respiratory health. Searching for better treatments, scientists analyzed the nasal mycobiome—the community of fungi in the nose. Their study revealed that individuals with allergic rhinitis, with or without asthma, have distinct fungal compositions compared to healthy individuals. This suggests chronic respiratory conditions may disrupt...
Credit: PixabayDementia has no cure, and while some new drugs may slow its progression, they remain expensive and only marginally effective for many. However, a recent Cambridge-led study links commonly used prescription drugs—such as antibiotics, antivirals, and vaccines—to a lower risk of dementia.Since these drugs are already approved with well-known safety profiles, they could...
Credit: PixabayThe FDA has approved suzetrigine, the first non-opioid painkiller in over 20 years. This breakthrough offers a safer alternative for managing acute pain without addiction risks.A Safer Alternative to OpioidsOpioids, though effective, carry a high risk of addiction. Patients using them for more than a week after surgery double their chances of long-term...
Light therapy shows promise in improving sleep and mood for Alzheimer’s patients, with minimal side effects, but larger studies are needed for confirmation. Credit: SciTechDaily.comA new study published in PLOS ONE suggests that light therapy may significantly improve sleep quality, strengthen circadian rhythms, and reduce caregiver burden in Alzheimer’s patients.Alzheimer’s not only impairs memory...
Credit: PixabayThe bacteria in your mouth may play a surprising role in brain health, potentially influencing cognitive decline as you age. A new study reveals that a diet rich in nitrates—found in leafy greens and the Mediterranean diet—could promote beneficial oral bacteria linked to improved memory and reduced dementia risk.Researchers suggest that the microbial...
Credit: PixabayHeart disease claims a life every 34 seconds in the U.S., making it the nation’s leading cause of death, according to a new report.“These statistics should alarm all of us—they represent our friends and loved ones,” says Dr. Keith Churchwell, president of the American Heart Association.The 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistics Update...
Credit: PixabayWhen you sleep and dream, your brain may undergo a "rinse cycle," clearing out toxic by-products to prepare for the next day. Researchers from the University of Copenhagen have now mapped the flow of neurotransmitters, blood, and cerebrospinal fluid in mice, uncovering how this process works—and revealing that common sleep drugs like Ambien...
Researchers in Sweden have uncovered a potential link between gut bacteria and the formation of heart artery plaques in a large-scale study, suggesting that oral bacteria like Streptococcus could play a key role in heart disease.A recent study linked gut bacteria to heart health by analyzing data from 8,973 Swedish participants aged 50 to...
Credit: PixabayA research team from the University of Granada (UGR), Public University of Navarra (UPNA), and CIBER found that intermittent fasting—limiting eating hours and extending fasting periods—can effectively aid weight loss and improve cardiovascular health in people with obesity.Published in Nature Medicine, the study shows that finishing meals by 5 p.m. and skipping dinner...
