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Popular back pain medication linked to brain health risks in some patients  AOL.comView Full Coverage on Google News Source link

Methylphenidate: ADHD drug curbs impulsivity in men only, linked to brain wiring differences  PsyPost Source link

Summary: A comprehensive global review confirms that maternal depression undermines parenting, impairing mother-infant bonding and reducing sensitivity to a child’s needs. Researchers analyzed nearly a decade of observational studies, finding consistent links between depressive symptoms and lower involvement, commitment, and emotional connection. Mothers with depression were less likely to smile, touch, or enjoy interactions with their children, while showing more …

Cannabis use may leave lasting fingerprints on the human body, a study of over 1,000 adults suggests – not in our DNA code itself, but in how that code is expressed. US researchers found it may cause changes in the epigenome, which acts like a set of switches that activate or deactivate genes involved in how our bodies function. “We …

Frequent egg consumption linked to lower risk of Alzheimer’s dementia, study finds  PsyPost Source link

Antarctica’s waters are getting saltier and driving a collapse in its sea ice — and scientists aren’t sure why. Antarctic sea ice has been declining since 2015, defying model predictions to hit a record 0.6 million square miles (1.55 million square kilometres) below its expected average extent in 2023. At winter’s peak in July of that year, the region was …

Summary: A large U.S. medical records study has found that adults prescribed gabapentin six or more times for chronic low back pain face significantly higher risks of dementia (29%) and mild cognitive impairment (85%) within 10 years. The risks were especially pronounced in younger adults aged 35–64, where rates of cognitive decline more than doubled or tripled compared to those …

A common vegetable may counteract brain changes linked to obesity  PsyPost Source link