Body illusion helps unlock memories, new study finds
New research suggests that briefly changing what we think about our bodies can help unlock autobiographical memories – possibly even from as early as childhood. Source link
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Vaccine shows promise against typhoid and invasive Salmonella in first human trial
Researchers at the University of Maryland School of Medicine’s Center for Vaccine Development and Global Health (CVD) have completed a successful Phase I clinical trial of a novel vaccine designed to protect against both typhoid fever and invasive non-typhoidal Salmonella – two leading causes of illness and death in children in sub-Saharan Africa. Source link
Meningococcal disease leaves long-term impact on adolescent survivors, research reveals
New research from the University of Adelaide has found that about 60% of adolescent invasive meningococcal diseases (IMDs) have long -term psychological conditions in later years. Source link
Appetite-regulating hormones in focus as first Nobel Prizes fall
Research in hormones regulating hunger is seen leading the race for the Nobel Prize in Medicine, which is honored on Monday – the first in this year’s Nobel season. Source link
Metabolically active visceral fat linked to aggressive endometrial cancer, new study reveals
The high metabolic activity of the intestinal fats may be associated with more aggressive endometrial cancer, shown by the new research presented in the 38th annual Congress of the European Association of Nuclear Medicine (EANM’25). Source link
Tiny sugars in the brain disrupt emotional circuits, fueling depression
Depression is a serious disorder that disrupts daily life through lethargy, sleep disturbances and social withdrawal, and also increases the risk of suicide. By 2025, there has been a steady increase in the number of depression patients, affecting more than 280 million people worldwide. Now, researchers have highlighted a new pathological system that can provide…
Splicing factor could be therapeutic target for preeclampsia
Preclampsia is a pregnancy complication with severe risk for mother and child. The only real treatment for preclampsia is delivery. Now, a new mouse study states that a mRNA splicing factor may contribute to a high level of position. Source link
Psilocybin targets brain circuits to relieve chronic pain and depression, study suggests
Researchers at pen medicine have identified specific brain circuits that are affected by psilocybin – some active compound found in some psychidelic mushrooms – which can lead to new paths for pain and mental health management options. Source link
Survivors struggle to access cancer rehabilitation, research finds
The number of cancer rehabilitation programs in Australia has exceeded double in the last decade, but availability remains limited, with many remaining people struggling to get support, according to researchers at La Trobe University. Source link
Coalition of states vows to protect access to abortion pill under Trump review
A coalition by the Attorney General in states including New York, Minnesota and Arizona swore to protect access to mifepistone on Monday, drug used in most abortion in the United States. Source link