Psychedelic drugs like psilocybin, LSD, and MDMA are revolutionizing mental health treatment by promoting neuroplasticity and enabling new nerve connections. They show promise in treating depression, PTSD, and addiction, with effects lasting weeks. However, experts urge caution due to potential risks like lingering hallucinations or misuse. Rigorous research and regulation are crucial for safely unlocking their therapeutic potential.
A new study reveals that young people, particularly those under 35, are more vulnerable to heat-related deaths than previously thought. In Mexico, nearly three-quarters of heat-related fatalities occurred in this age group, especially children and young adults. As climate change intensifies, the risk to younger populations will increase, highlighting the need for targeted heat protection measures for all ages.
The top-notch facility, aimed at advancing research on diabetes, has been set up jointly by the Indian Council for Medical Research (ICMR) and the Madras Diabetes Research Foundation (MDRF).
Researchers at Harvard University developed an AI system to identify the best peer leaders in social networks and promote healthy behaviors. Tested among homeless youth, the AI-selected leaders reduced risky behaviors like unprotected sex faster than traditional methods. This approach could help tackle public health issues such as HIV prevention, substance abuse, and nutrition education.
Scientists have developed a wearable sticker, the Pneumorator™, that monitors breathing non-invasively, even without skin contact. This device detects subtle changes in respiratory rate with remarkable accuracy, offering early warnings for health deterioration in conditions like COVID-19 and sepsis. Low-cost and wireless, it aims to revolutionize healthcare by enabling continuous, real-time monitoring and faster medical interventions.
A multi-institutional team, including Northwestern engineers, has received $56M from ARPA-H to pioneer vision-restoring whole-eye transplants. Over six years, they'll develop VISION strategies, including optic nerve regeneration, imaging, and preservation. Northwestern's vis-OCT technology will assess donor eyes and aid transplants. This groundbreaking effort promises breakthroughs in blindness treatment and transformative solutions for vision loss.
Microplastics, classified as contaminants of emerging concern (CECs), are found in ecosystems globally, from Mount Everest to marine life, posing significant health risks, including cancer and neurological damage.
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