Category: Medical Research
Could the Gut Bacteria Mycobacterium vaccae Be the Key to Preventing Weight Gain?
Researchers suggest that exposure to beneficial gut bacteria may prevent weight gain in mice, potentially paving the way for a future “vaccination.” At the start of each year, many …Psilocybin Therapy Enhances Psychological Well-Being in Anorexia Patients but Falls Short on Weight Restoration
This is the first clinical trial to reveal and document the potential of psilocybin-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. A team from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), details …New Study Suggests Estrogen Could Be a Key Factor Driving Binge Drinking and Increased Alcohol Consumption in Women During Hormonal Peaks
According to a new study, a female hormone, estrogen, promotes excessive alcohol consumption in women. Could excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking in women be linked to hormones? Yes, …
Study Finds Belief in Evolution Reduces Prejudice and Promotes Conflict Resolution in Israel, Muslim-Majority Countries, and Eastern Europe
What shapes the way we perceive and treat others? A study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology has shed light on an unexpected factor: belief in …
Study Reveals 67.8% of Women Have Unconscious Attraction to Women, While Only 5.9% Show Preference for Men Despite 80.4% Identifying as Heterosexual
What defines attraction? Is it dictated by biology, molded by culture, or shaped by psychological undercurrents we barely understand? Sexual orientation remains one of the more intricate facets of …
Wives Earning More Than Husbands Linked to an Increase in Mental Health Diagnoses for Both Partners, Study Finds
What happens when long-standing family traditions meet modern economic realities? As gender roles shift and women increasingly step into the role of primary earners, the dynamics within households are …Study Finds Coffee and Tea Reduce Risk of Certain Head and Neck Cancers, but Excessive Tea Consumption May Increase Risk of Laryngeal Cancer
Researchers have highlighted the positive effects of coffee and tea in reducing the risk of developing head and neck cancers. Consumed daily by hundreds of millions worldwide, coffee and …
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …