Category: Health News
Depression and Anxiety May Raise Thyroid Disease Risk, While Thyroid Issues Could Worsen Anxiety, Studies Show
Key Takeaways People with depression or anxiety have a higher chance of developing thyroid problems like hypothyroidism or hyperthyroidism, up to 84% higher with severe symptoms. Treating thyroid inflammation …Switzerland’s Evolving Approach to Cannabis for Sleep Disorders: Medical Use, Risks, and Accessibility
Recently Switzerland has changed its stance on medical cannabis particularly regarding its use in treating sleep disorders. As of August 1, 2022 Swiss physicians have been able to prescribe …Chronic Stress Disrupts Brain’s Satiety Signals in Mice, Driving Overeating—Human Relevance Unclear
Key Takeaways Chronic stress in mice deactivates the lateral habenula, a brain region that regulates reward responses, leading to unchecked consumption of high-fat/sweet foods. Chronically stressed mice on high-fat …Bionic Eye Mimics Human Vision in Breakthrough Prototype—But Real-World Use Remains Distant
Key Takeaways First Human-Like Bionic Eye: The EC-EYE prototype replicates the human eye’s structure using a hemispherical membrane with nanosensors, ionic liquid, and flexible cables—a major leap in bioengineering. …
Study Maps C. difficile’s S-Layer Structure, Providing Insight Into Its Antibiotic Resistance and Potential Treatment Strategies
Key Takeaways C. difficile has a tough outer layer that makes it highly resistant to many antibiotics. Scientists have mapped this protective shield, which showed how its protein structure …Gum Disease Bacteria Linked to Alzheimer’s: Porphyromonas gingivalis May Accelerate Cognitive Decline
Key Takeaways Porphyromonas gingivalis (Pg), a bacteria from gum disease, has been found in Alzheimer’s patients’ brains, possibly contributing to plaque buildup. Studies show that Alzheimer’s patients with periodontitis, …Aggressively Chasing Happiness Depletes Mental Energy, Weakening Self-Control and Satisfaction
Key Takeaways: Actively pursuing happiness can reduce self-control and mental energy, leading to lower life satisfaction. Studies show that happiness-seeking competes with self-regulation for limited mental resources, causing quicker …Parenting Strengthens Aging Brains: Study Links Child-Rearing to Enhanced Neural Connectivity
Key Takeaways: Parents show stronger neural connectivity in aging-sensitive brain regions. Benefits apply equally to mothers and fathers. Effect scales with number of children. Parenting acts as “brain enrichment” …