TCE Exposure Linked to Parkinson’s Risk: Study
Long-term exposure to TCE, an industrial chemical, shows a link to a 10% higher Parkinson's risk in older adults. The study highlights the need for stricter regulations on industrial pollutants.
Psilocybin: Rewiring Brain Circuits for Pain Relief & Mood Boost
Penn Medicine researchers found psilocybin impacts brain circuits, offering new paths for pain and mental health. It reduces pain & depression in mice by targeting the ACC, showing potential as a non-addictive therapy.
Psilocybin Production: Mushroom Enzymes & Biotech Potential
Two mushroom teams uniquely create psilocybin, yielding similar results. This discovery boosts biotech psilocybin antidepressant manufacturing but leaves nature's purpose uncertain. Psilocybin aids cancer patients' mental health.
Meditation Apps: Reinventing Mental Health & Mindfulness
Meditation apps are transforming mental health with accessible mindfulness and personalized training using AI. Studies show reduced stress, but user drop-off is a challenge. Key to accessible mental wellness.
EveryStep App: Enhancing Therapy Engagement & Mental Health
The EveryStep app, developed using a scientific Delphi Agreement, helps patients prepare for and benefit from talking therapy (CBT) by providing daily tasks, videos, and podcasts. Aims to reduce high dropout rates.
Nuclear Leaders’ Health: Impact on Global Security
Study reveals health issues, like dementia & addiction, impacted leaders of nuclear-armed nations, potentially affecting critical decisions during global crises, raising global security concerns.
Gun Violence Programs Cut: Justice Department Grant Cuts Impact Community
Justice Department grant cuts hit gun violence prevention programs, impacting physical and mental healthcare. St. Louis' Bullet Related Injury Center (BRIC) faces funding loss, affecting community outreach and patient care.
Psychedelic Trials: Standardizing Context for Reliable Results
New ReSPCT guidelines address inconsistent psychedelic trial results by standardizing psychosocial context. International expert consensus aims to improve reliability and therapeutic potential of psychedelic treatments.
Teen Anxiety & Depression: Symptom Dynamics
Study reveals anxiety symptoms stabilize faster in teen boys than girls. Depressive symptom interactions become fixed in adults, potentially leading to treatment-resistant depression. Early insomnia persists.
Music & Brain: Opioid Release, Pleasure, and Pain Relief
Research shows music triggers opioid release in the brain, linked to pleasure & pain relief. More opioid receptors equal stronger brain response. Music may help manage pain & mental health.
988 Hotline: Mental Health Crisis, Funding Cuts & Impact
Lynette Isbell's experience highlights the need for improved mental health crisis response. Funding cuts threaten 988 hotline progress in Indiana, impacting citizens access.
Fine particulate air pollution may play a role in adverse birth outcomes
For pregnant women, exposure to fine particulate air pollution (PM2.5) was associated with altered immune responses that can lead to adverse birth outcomes, according to a new study led by Harvard T.H.