Watching a video of a therapy dog for just five minutes can meaningfully lower stress levels, a new study shows, offering a simple, stigma-free option for those reluctant to seek traditional mental health support. Source of Article
Alternating between a calorie-restricted plan and one high in fat and sugar, resulting in weight gain, is not just down to psychology and behavior. This kind of weight-loss-gain cycle – yo-yo dieting – has a surprising biological driver: The gut. Source of Article
The findings of a new study suggest that the age-old belief that eating cheese before bed can give you nightmares might actually be true. But it’s not just cheese; other foods, and when you eat them, can make a difference to sleep and dream quality. Source of Article
A clinical trial has shown that Ozempic improves blood glucose levels and weight loss in overweight type 1 diabetics who use an automated insulin delivery system. It’s hoped this will lead to the approval of Ozempic for this patient population. Source of Article
Over the weekend, Novo Nordisk dropped a pile of scientific data on three new experimental weight-loss drugs, including an oral one, showing what appears to be a strategic "something for everyone" plan of attack from the pharmaceutical giant. Source of Article
A single psilocybin dose can significantly reduce depression in people with cancer for up to two years, according to a new study. While the study has limitations, it demonstrates the potential of psychedelic therapy in the context of cancer. Source of Article
Researchers have a new angle to add to the nature vs. nurture debate about what shapes human behavior. A massive survey revealed a link between aversive societal conditions, and the "dark" personality characteristics that people may develop. Source of Article
Researchers have uncovered another piece of the Parkinson’s disease puzzle, identifying that particular immune cells are active long before the hallmark motor symptoms become apparent. It paves the way for the development of earlier diagnostic tools. Source of Article
Researchers have identified a protein that represses the activity of energy-burning brown fat. The discovery opens the door to developing treatments for the extreme weight loss, muscle wasting, and malnutrition seen in some types of cancer. Source of Article
It's not your underarm sweat that stinks, it's the volatile organic compounds (VOCs) produced by bacteria as they break down the fatty acids in that sweat. A new device is claimed to prevent the stink by killing those bacteria with plasma. Source of Article
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