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A comprehensive and far-reaching review led by researchers at King’s College London has uncovered a significant association between cannabis use and violence, revealing that individuals who use the drug are notably more likely to both perpetrate violent acts and become victims of violence themselves. The study, which represents one of the most extensive syntheses of […]
For generations, the history of leprosy in the Americas has been framed as a consequence of the "Columbian Exchange," the vast transfer of plants, animals, culture, and human populations—along with their diseases—between the New World and the Old World following the voyages of Christopher Columbus. It was a long-held scientific and historical consensus that leprosy, […]
A significant breakthrough in neurogenetics has revealed that men who carry two copies of a specific genetic variant are twice as likely to develop dementia during their lifetime compared to women. The study, which analyzed extensive health data from thousands of older adults, sheds new light on the complex interplay between genetics, gender, and neurodegenerative […]
As the field of psychedelic medicine moves from the fringes of counterculture into the mainstream of psychiatric research, the need for standardized protocols has never been more urgent. While substances like MDMA and psilocybin have shown remarkable promise in treating some of the most stubborn mental health disorders, the path toward regulatory approval has been […]
A landmark study involving more than 120,000 participants has unveiled a critical nuance in the relationship between diet and long-term health, suggesting that the variety of plant-based compounds consumed may be just as vital as the total quantity. The research, which tracked individuals over the course of a decade, indicates that those who incorporate a […]
For individuals living with chronic lower back pain, the world can often feel as though it has shrunk to the four walls of a home. The physical toll of the condition is frequently compounded by a heavy psychological burden, characterized by isolation, exhaustion, and a relentless focus on physical discomfort. However, a pioneering study has […]
For patients battling the most aggressive forms of blood cancer, a stem cell transplant often represents the final line of defense—the only treatment with the potential to provide a definitive cure. However, the reality of clinical oncology is frequently more complex. Even after the grueling process of a transplant, cancers can and do return, often […]
New research led by a multi-institutional team of scientists at the Seaver Autism Center for Research and Treatment at Mount Sinai suggests that Phelan-McDermid syndrome (PMS) may be much more common than earlier estimates indicated. The findings, which were recently published in the journal Autism Research, provide a new statistical framework for understanding the reach […]
The landscape of neurodevelopmental health has undergone a profound transformation over the last decade. As the number of children and adolescents diagnosed with Attention Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD) continues to climb globally, a landmark study has uncovered a critical shift in who is actually receiving these diagnoses. New research indicates that […]
The study was led by Shengzhi Sun of Capital Medical University in Beijing, China, alongside a team of international colleagues. Their findings arrive at a time when sleep health has ascended to the forefront of public health priorities, particularly in East Asia. In China, the National Health Commission has increasingly identified sleep quantity and quality […]
