Gut microbial metabolites may shape vulnerability to stress-related mental disorders
Jul 20 2026 From short-chain fatty acids to bile acids, researchers trace how microbial chemistry could influence brain…
Study shows how stress forces brain to prioritize memories
The brain is the machine that perceives, analyses, sorts, stores and prioritizes our memories. However, not all experiences…
Online harassment and screen time linked to suicidal thoughts
In the digital age, adolescents and young adults increasingly form social connections through online spaces, including social media,…
Targeting CMPK2-intervened redox metabolism to mitigate hepatic ischemia-reperfusion injury
HIRI is a major clinical challenge that occurs when blood supply to the liver is temporarily interrupted and…
Cell death crosstalk network drives acute respiratory distress syndrome
Acute respiratory distress syndrome (ARDS) remains one of the deadliest complications of severe infections, sepsis, trauma, and viral…
AI text analysis reveals hidden mental health signs in emergency call takers and dispatchers
Emergency call takers and dispatchers serve as the invisible frontline of public safety, navigating life-or-death crises over phone…
Study reveals distinct roles of oxygen-sensing proteins in skeletal muscles
Skeletal muscles-responsible for movement, joint stabilization, and postural support-are highly metabolically active and heavily reliant on oxygen during…
Gut microbiota may shape eating behavior and guide new obesity treatments
From appetite signals to food reward, researchers reveal how gut microbes may influence disordered eating and obesity, while…
This Rise In Mental Health Visits Isn’t What It Seems.
The steepest increases were among teenage girls and young women. Among girls aged 16 to 20, anxiety symptom…
Six signs you’re in the chronic stress danger zone
During high stress, the hippocampus (the part of the brain that creates and retrieves memory) and the pre-frontal…
Older adults face greater risk of mental health hospitalizations during extreme heatwaves
As the US recovers from its 4 July heatwave, a new study in Nature Health warns of an…
Insurance-supported integrative oncology symptom management program benefits cancer patients
A new study from University Hospitals Connor Whole Health reports that an insurance-supported integrative oncology program resulted in…