A meta-analysis of 83 studies finds insufficient evidence to support the use of medicinal cannabinoids to treat six mental health…
The danger of great gift expectations
A new study shows that neatly wrapped gifts can inflate expectations about what’s inside, which means poorly wrapped gifts may…
Traffic exhaust at residential address increases the risk of stroke
High levels of traffic exhaust at one’s residence increases the risk of stroke even in low-pollution environments, according to a…
How are psychiatric disorders linked to infections during pregnancy?
Severe infections during pregnancy have been connected to a range of psychiatric disorders by different studies in humans and animals.…
New gene therapy for epilepsy provides on-demand release of endogenous substance
Scientists have developed a new therapeutic concept for the treatment of temporal lobe epilepsy. It represents a gene therapy capable…
Thinking in a foreign language can reduce emotional biases
A new study shows that thinking in a foreign language may help people be more objective when deciding on a…
World first on-the-spot test for synthetic drug ‘spice’
A simple saliva test to detect if someone has recently taken the street drug ”spice” has been developed.
Medical News Today: Some narcissistic traits may be useful for mental health
Some researchers maintain that certain narcissistic traits could actually help safeguard mental health, offering a buffer against stress and depression.
Seeking better treatment for ALS, Lou Gehrig’s disease
In neurodegenerative disease ALS, proteins called TDP-43 aggregate in patient tissues. A team led by researchers at Cold Spring Harbor…
Research on antibiotic use desperately needed as resistance crisis looms
Overuse of antibiotics in healthcare contributes to the development of antibiotic-resistant bacteria, resulting in 2 million infections and 100,000 deaths…