August 26, 2025

Two thirds of reproductive-aged women have at least one modifiable risk factor for birth defects, study reveals

by Elsevier edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain An analysis using data from the National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey (NHANES) among 5,374 women of reproductive age indicates that two thirds of women within this demographic have at least one modifiable risk factor, such as low folate status or unmanaged diabetes, […]

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AI chatbots found to be inconsistent in answering questions about suicide

by RAND Corporation edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain Three widely used artificial intelligence chatbots generally do a good job responding to very-high-risk and very-low-risk questions about suicide, but they are inconsistent in answering questions about suicide that may pose intermediate risks, according to a new study appearing in Psychiatric Services. Examining ChatGPT

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Common cold may protect against COVID-19, according to researchers

by National Jewish Health edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Gustavo Fring from Pexels A new study led by researchers at National Jewish Health has found that recent infection with the common cold—often caused by rhinoviruses—may offer temporary protection against infection with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19. The research provides fresh insight into why

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Altered FGFR1 pathway in hippocampus may underlie depression, especially in elderly

by The Korea Advanced Institute of Science and Technology (KAIST) edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan Study methodology. Credit: Experimental & Molecular Medicine (2025). DOI: 10.1038/s12276-025-01519-9 Major depressive disorder (MDD) is one of the most common psychiatric illnesses worldwide, but its molecular causes have still not been clearly identified. A research team has discovered that depression may not

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Blood test detects ovarian cancer with high accuracy, study finds

by Michael Addelman, University of Manchester edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Andrew Zinin Credit: Karolina Grabowska from Pexels A new blood test pioneered by diagnostics company AOA Dx (AOA) can detect ovarian cancer in symptomatic women with high accuracy, a study by researchers from the Universities of Manchester and Colorado has found. The study assessed AOA’s novel technology that

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Biodegradable self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture shows promise for Parkinson’s disease

by National Taiwan University edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: Biomaterials (2025). DOI: 10.1016/j.biomaterials.2025.123268 Researchers at National Taiwan University developed a biodegradable, electroconductive self-healing hydrogel combined with acupuncture that restores motor function and protects brain neurons in Parkinson’s disease models. Parkinson’s disease is a progressive brain disorder that causes tremors, slowed movement, and difficulty with coordination.

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Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance

by University of South Australia edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan   Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain New research from the University of South Australia shows that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are quietly fueling one of the world’s biggest health threats: antibiotic resistance. In the first study of its kind, researchers found that ibuprofen and acetaminophen are not

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Light therapy provides new hope for Alzheimer’s patients

by Technical University of Denmark edited by Lisa Lock, reviewed by Robert Egan   Overview of experimental design: Nine ISF stimulation conditions with frequencies varying from 36–44 Hz in 1 Hz increments were repeated five times in a randomized complete block design (RCBD). Within each block, the nine frequency conditions were shown once. The stimulation trials had a

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New Type 2 Diabetes Guidance Ties Treatment Choice to Cardio-Renal Risk – diabetes

New guidance on preventing cardiovascular (CV) and renal complications in type 2 diabetes (T2D) emphasizes tailoring therapy to a patient’s individual risk profile. The living guidelines, published as part of the BMJ’s “Rapid Recommendations” initiative, include a strong recommendation for SGLT2 inhibitors and GLP-1 receptor agonists (RAs) in patients at high risk for CV or kidney complications

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