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Study: Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder impact mental health of injured Black men

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A new Penn Nursing study published in the Journal of Urban Health reveals that both Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) and perceived neighborhood disorder significantly impact the mental health of Black men in Philadelphia following serious traumatic injuries. The Penn Nursing study highlights the critical role of social and environmental factors in post-injury recovery.

Novel cigarette pricing policy linked to decrease in sales in California city

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

A recent study has found that an Oakland, Calif. law requiring cigarette prices to increase to a minimum of $8 per pack led to a decline in sales, suggesting that these minimum floor price laws could complement tobacco taxation to reduce smoking rates.

‘Empathic disequilibrium’ concept helps explain social characteristics of neurological conditions

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Ben-Gurion University of the Negev’s psychology researcher Prof. Florina Uzefovsky has developed a new concept she terms empathic disequilibrium, which she finds better explains social characteristics in a range of clinical conditions such as autism, schizophrenia and more.

Study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists target fat over muscle for weight loss

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Diabetes and obesity have become pressing health issues worldwide. Glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists, a class of medications widely used in the treatment of type 2 diabetes (T2D), have shown significant effectiveness in both lowering blood sugar levels and aiding weight loss due to their unique pharmacological mechanisms.

Dancing your way to fitness: Study shows health benefits of free-form dance are comparable to conventional exercise

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Forget sneakers or cleats and put on those boogie shoes, as new research from Northeastern University finds that dancing can have the same health benefits as running and other forms of exercise.

An unknown illness kills over 50 people in part of Congo with hours between symptoms and death

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An unknown illness has killed over 50 people in northwestern Congo, according to doctors on the ground and the World Health Organization on Monday.

New Zealand and Australian breast cancer rates among the highest in the world, global study finds

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Australians have one of the highest rates of breast cancer diagnoses in the world, according to new data that looked at global breast cancer incidence and death rates in 185 countries. The incidence rate for breast cancer was highest in Australia and New Zealand (NZ), although rates of death from breast cancer were at the lower end of the scale. The study found Australia and NZ were reducing their breast cancer mortality by 2.1% per year—well on the way to meeting the World Health Organization Global Breast Cancer Initiative goal of 2.5% a year.

Finally solved: How the body’s endocannabinoids spread through the brain

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Marijuana-like endocannabinoids produced by your own body—how do they travel through the brain? It turns out that these fatty messenger molecules are transported in fatty vesicles. This surprising discovery contrasts with how traditional messenger molecules move. Dopamine and serotonin, for instance, travel as free-floating molecules between nerve cells.

AI may aid in timely diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

Schizophrenia and bipolar disorder are severe mental disorders that often manifest in early adulthood. Effective treatments exist, but they require an accurate diagnosis—something that is more challenging than one might expect.

Underlying mechanisms of age-related dysfunction in glands crucial to eye function identified

MyBlueDots4 months ago01 mins

A team led by Mount Sinai researchers has identified stem cell populations and mechanisms underlying age-related degeneration in glands that are vital to eye function. The findings, published in Nature Communications on February 15, may lead to new therapeutic approaches for evaporative dry eye disease, a common condition in older people.

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Study: Childhood trauma and neighborhood disorder impact mental health of injured Black men

Novel cigarette pricing policy linked to decrease in sales in California city

‘Empathic disequilibrium’ concept helps explain social characteristics of neurological conditions

Study finds GLP-1 receptor agonists target fat over muscle for weight loss

Dancing your way to fitness: Study shows health benefits of free-form dance are comparable to conventional exercise

An unknown illness kills over 50 people in part of Congo with hours between symptoms and death

New Zealand and Australian breast cancer rates among the highest in the world, global study finds

Finally solved: How the body’s endocannabinoids spread through the brain

AI may aid in timely diagnosis of schizophrenia and bipolar disorder

Underlying mechanisms of age-related dysfunction in glands crucial to eye function identified

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