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Many treatments help chronic back pain, but only in the short term

A large-scale analysis by an international research team, led by Bochum University of Applied Sciences, shows that nonsurgical treatments such as massage, exercise therapy or acupuncture for chronic back pain can alleviate symptoms—but usually only for a few weeks. Clinically sig

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DNA damage can trigger neurons to self-destruct

Over the past decade, researchers at WashU Medicine have established that a molecule called SARM1 is a central trigger in the loss of axons, the vital wiring of the nervous system. Axon loss is characteristic of many neurodegenerative diseases, such as amyotrophic lateral scleros

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Fatty liver drives a more dangerous form of colorectal cancer spread, study reveals

Researchers at VIB and KU Leuven, with international partners, have uncovered how fatty liver disease can fuel the most aggressive form of metastatic colorectal cancer. The findings, which appear in the journal Nature, not only explain why some patients face dramatically poorer o

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Psychedelics not yet ready for clinical use in ADHD treatment, study finds

In recent years, there has been growing interest among adults with ADHD in the practice of microdosing classic psychedelics such as psilocybin and LSD. The internet is full of personal accounts describing improved concentration, better impulse control and enhanced well-being.

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Heart risk markers in adults over 40 with obesity increasingly converge with normal BMI le

Over the last three decades, differences in unhealthy cholesterol levels and blood pressure between older adults with obesity and those with a normal body mass index (BMI) have narrowed or disappeared in several high-income countries, suggests a study published in The Lancet. The

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New listeria labeling proposed for smoked salmon and other ready-to-eat foods

Researchers from the DTU National Food Institute are proposing a new labeling scheme designed to give consumers a better opportunity to choose ready-to-eat foods, such as smoked salmon and spiced pork roll, without risking infection with Listeria bacteria.

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Precision fMRI maps prefrontal cortex in individuals, revealing fine-scale structures

Much like camera settings—filters, flashes and focus—affect what we notice in a final photo, the way scientists measure something can affect how we interpret and understand it. This is especially true when imaging things that we can't see on our own, such as activity in the human

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Almost half of dementia cases could be prevented—but change is needed

Nearly half of dementia cases could be prevented by tackling modifiable risk factors such as physical inactivity, smoking, low education or social isolation, but new Curtin University research suggests current public health approaches are falling short in driving real behavior ch

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Early dog exposure may protect babies from infections through home microbes

Children who have been in contact with dogs in early childhood are, on average, healthier and require fewer courses of antibiotics than children without such contact. The protective association is explained, at least in part, by the spread of dog-associated microbes in the home.

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Yoga and Omega-3 as effective as psychological therapy for depression in pregnancy

Globally, nearly 1 in 3 pregnant women experience depression, with most receiving no treatment. When they do get support, they're often steered toward talking therapies such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) or mindfulness as the default option. A comprehensive review of diff

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1 in 5 adults make health decisions based on what they see on social media despite widespr

Every few scrolls, another health expert appears on the screen. While some are genuinely qualified, others simply sound convincing enough to pass as one. With AI-generated content flooding feeds, avoiding such advice is becoming increasingly difficult. The way people access healt

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How do humans visually discriminate materials?

Researchers from the Cognitive Neurotechnology Unit, Vision and Action Laboratory, and Visual Perception and Cognition Laboratory in the Department of Computer Science and Engineering at Toyohashi University of Technology have conducted a psychophysical study using virtual realit

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