Addiction
What is cannabis use disorder? And how do you know if you have a problem?
Around 41% of Australians report they’ve used cannabis at some point in their life.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Month: July 2025
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
CTE and normal aging are difficult to distinguish, new study finds
In recent years, some scientists and advocates have warned that playing contact sports like football and hockey may increase the risk of brain diseases like Alzheimer’s disease or chronic traumatic encephalopathy (CTE) due to a […]
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
Key brain protein may hold answers for memory loss and neurodegenerative diseases
Scientists have discovered how a key protein helps maintain strong connections between brain cells that are crucial for learning and memory.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Alzheimer's Disease & Dementia
More misfolded proteins than previously known may contribute to Alzheimer’s and dementia
For decades, the story of Alzheimer’s research has been dominated by a battle between A-beta and tau amyloids, both of which can kill neurons and impact the brain’s ability to function. A new study suggests, […]
Weight & Obesity
Obesity linked to what’s on local restaurant menus
For many years, health experts have been concerned about “food deserts,” places where residents lack good nutritional options. Now, an MIT-led study of three major global cities uses a new, granular method to examine the […]
Sports Medicine
Power in numbers: Study finds small group coaching reduces rates of physician burnout by nearly 30%
New UCLA research finds that small group professional coaching can reduce physician burnout rates by up to 30%, suggesting that it is more effective than the traditional, and more expensive, one-on-one coaching method.This article was […]
Sleep Apnea
Effects of poor sleep may contribute to alcohol problems in college students
Certain behavioral effects of not getting enough sleep may explain why people who have insomnia are at risk for problems with alcohol. A study of college students, published in Alcohol: Clinical and Experimental Research, found […]
Vaccination
FDA fully approves Moderna’s COVID vaccine for some young kids
Moderna’s COVID-19 vaccine has received full approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for use in children with medical conditions that put them at higher risk of severe illness.This article was originally published […]
Sports Medicine
Rugby headgear can’t prevent concussion—but new materials could soften the blows over a career
The widely held view among rugby players, coaches and officials is that headgear can’t prevent concussion. If so, why wear it? It’s hot, it can block vision and hearing, and it can be uncomfortable.This article […]
Sports Medicine
Floor video projection enhances cognitive functions during exercises for neurodiverse adolescents
The shuttle run (a round-trip endurance run) test measures physical fitness by having subjects run back and forth for a certain distance. This test has been adopted as part of a new physical fitness test […]