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Outgoing and structured people coped best with the pandemic, finds large study
When we were all cooped up during the pandemic, the media heralded the fact that it was a time for introverts.
Those with the BRCA1 gene mutation may face greater risk for aggressive cancer caused by asbestos exposure
A group of researchers from Nagoya University in Japan used a rat model to show that the BRCA1 mutation, which affects 1 in 500 people, increases the risks of malignant mesothelioma (MM), a cancer linked to asbestos exposure. Their findings were reported in Cancer Science.
Poor oral health tied to higher risk for Meniere disease
Poor oral health may increase the incidence of Meniere disease, according to a study published in the January issue of the Journal of Personalized Medicine.
‘You’: A criminologist explains Joe Goldberg’s ‘erotomaniac delusions’ in Netflix stalking drama
Despite its unusual choice of protagonist—obsessive stalker and serial killer Joe Goldberg (Penn Badgley)—Netflix’s “You” is entering its fourth season, with audiences around the world streaming the many crimes he commits in the name of “love.”
ChatGPT has many uses—experts explore what this means for health care and medical research
The sanctity of the doctor-patient relationship is the cornerstone of the health care profession. This protected space is steeped in tradition—the Hippocratic oath, medical ethics, professional codes of conduct and legislation. But all of these are poised for disruption by digitization, emerging technologies and “artificial” intelligence (AI).
How frontotemporal dementia changes the brain
Around 55 million people worldwide suffer from dementia such as Alzheimer’s disease. Recently, the actor Bruce Willis was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD, a rare type of dementia that typically affects people ages 45 to 64. In contrast to Alzheimer’s, in which the major initial symptom is memory loss, FTD typically involves changes in behavior.
People produce endocannabinoids—similar to compounds found in marijuana—that are critical to many bodily functions
Over the past two decades, a great deal of attention has been given to marijuana—also known as pot or weed. As of early 2023, marijuana has been legalized for recreational use in 21 states and Washington, D.C., and the use of marijuana for medical purposes has grown significantly during the last 20 or so years.
Viewpoint: E-cigarettes should be in plain packaging—just like cigarettes
Vaping is a rapidly growing habit in Great Britain, particularly among younger people. Research by the anti-smoking charity Action on Smoking and Health found that in 2022 7% of 11- to 17-year-olds in Great Britain used e-cigarettes, up from 3.3% the year before.
What’s the ‘weight set point,’ and why does it make it so hard to keep weight off?
If you’ve ever tried to lose weight but found the kilos return almost as quickly as they left, you’re not alone.