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Problematic news consumption leads to a decline in mental and physical health
Summary: Due to technological changes and increased use of gadgets, people are continually being exposed to various information. Some people are overconsuming the news.…
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LSU Health New Orleans Uncovers Key Piece to the Alzheimer’s Puzzle
Summary: A study led by LSU Health New Orleans researchers found evidence that a neurotoxin known as BF-LPS, derived from the bacteria Bacteroides fragilis…
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Severe Infection May Have A Long-term Influence On Mood, Causing Mood Disorders
Summary: People do not generally associate mental health disorders with infectious diseases. However, studies show that the brain regulates infection and inflammation in multiple…
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Theta waves could be a new marker for emotional dysregulation
Summary: Although emotional disorders are quite common, there are no reliable biomarkers for diagnosing these conditions. Not only that, lack of biomarkers means that…
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Long-term use of antianxiety drugs may increase dementia’s risk
Summary: Researchers have long known that dementia is caused by the disruption of synaptic connections in the brain. They also know that these disruptions…
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Adolescents living with substance abuse disorder are unlikely to grow out of it
Summary: Substance abuse disorder (SUD) is a significant health problem. Drug addiction is among the leading causes of mortality in young adults. Medical specialists…
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Researchers identified a neurochemical responsible for greater satisfaction as we age
Summary: It is no secret that human behavior changes with aging. Generally, people become more generous and start participating in charity. Early studies suggest…
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Leading neurologists say that altered gut microbiota may increase the risk of alcohol addiction
Summary: Alcohol consumption is common, but only a few people are prone to alcohol addiction or alcohol use disorder (AUD). These are often people…
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Workouts may help reduce alcohol consumption
Summary: About 5% of US adults are living with alcohol use disorder (AUD). However, only one-fifth of them ever seek treatment for the condition.…
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Sleep Deprivation May Affect your Perception of Others And, Thus, Relationships
Summary: Medical researchers increasingly realize the role of inadequate sleep in the rising prevalence of physical and mental illnesses. However, a new study suggests…