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Early psychosis has been linked to reduced brain gray matter volume

Researchers from five countries analyzed magnetic resonance imaging scans of patients with early psychosis and found that the condition is associated with a widespread decrease in gray matter volume in the cerebral cortex of the large cerebral hemispheres

11.01.2024

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Japanese scientists have proven that coffee slows brain aging

Research by a group of Japanese scientists has proven that the plant alkaloid trigonelline contained in the drink slows aging and improves memory

08.01.2024

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Nanodiamonds suppressed melanoma metastasis in mice

In a new experiment, scientists from India have almost completely suppressed melanoma metastasis using nanodiamonds

04.12.2023

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Ear piercing altered the skin microbiome

Canadian scientists analyzed the skin microbiome in people around ear piercings and found that the procedure significantly affects the diversity of skin microbial communities

30.11.2023

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WHO: Loneliness is as harmful as smoking 15 cigarettes a day

The World Health Organization has established an international commission on loneliness and stated that this "affliction" is as bad for people's health as smoking 15 cigarettes daily

17.11.2023

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St. Petersburg chemists taught AI to search for nanoparticles that destroy only cancer cells

ITMO has developed an AI-based platform to search for nanoparticles with selective toxicity to cancer cells

09.10.2023

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Obesity prolonged hospitalisation in covid care

In total, the study included data on more than 66,500 patients

27.06.2024

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Nearly half of those surveyed reported an experience of altered consciousness without psychoactive substances

With the worldwide popularity of yoga, meditation, mindfulness-based interventions and other similar practices, scientific interest in altered states of consciousness has increased

24.05.2024

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Nightmares and hallucinations called a possible sign of autoimmune diseases

Scary dreams and hallucinations can be an early sign of autoimmune diseases, including systemic lupus erythematosus

21.05.2024

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An antibacterial drug with a new mechanism of action has been registered

The unique development of Russian scientists is intended for the treatment of bacterial infections caused by antibiotic-resistant microorganisms

13.05.2024

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Complicated pregnancy increased risk of premature death after 46 years

Women who experience adverse pregnancy outcomes are particularly in need of early prevention and long-term medical follow-up

19.04.2024

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Minor invasive haematoma removal improved haemorrhagic stroke outcomes

Minimally invasive surgical removal of lobar haematoma in the first day of haemorrhagic stroke improves patient prognosis compared with conservative treatment

16.04.2024

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Taking antipsychotics during pregnancy did not affect the neuropsychiatric development of children

A population-based cohort study of Australian, Danish, Norwegian, Finnish and Swedish scientists found that mothers taking antipsychotic medications during pregnancy did not practically increase the risk of neurodevelopmental disorders in their children, including the risk of learning difficulties

03.04.2024

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Strict breastfeeding has been linked to reduced risk of blood cancer in children

New research suggests possible cancer-protective effects of mother's milk on children

27.03.2024

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A component of coffee affected muscle aging

The organic compound trigonelline, which is found in coffee, can improve muscle health and function

25.03.2024

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A nasal spray with a potassium channel blocker relieved nocturnal apnea

A clinical trial by Australian scientists found that the selective potassium channel blocker TASK 1/3, which increases upper airway dilator muscle activity and reduces pharyngeal spasm, reduced the severity of obstructive sleep apnea

19.03.2024

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Probiotics and the diversity of the gut microbiome

Hungarian researchers analyzed the effect of probiotic supplementation on gut microbiome diversity during antibiotic therapy (PROSPERO study)

04.03.2024

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Medics have discovered a way to significantly reduce the risk of preterm labor

Researchers tested whether the doses of calcium recommended to reduce the risk of pre-eclampsia could be lowered while maintaining efficacy

12.01.2024

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Sleeping alone was found to be healthier than sleeping with a partner

American scientists conducted experiments on mice and concluded that rodents prefer to sleep with other individuals rather than alone, while co-sleeping can be more disturbing than sleeping alone

29.12.2023

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The change in consciousness during meditation was recorded on an encephalogram

Researchers reported that an experienced meditation practitioner registered a purposeful change in their consciousness using electroencephalography

18.12.2023