June 05, 2025

Depression at Any Age Linked to Dementia: Study

A large research review found that depression diagnosed in either midlife or late life was linked to a significantly higher risk of developing dementia.

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June 05, 2025

Conservative Mental Health Study Faces Retraction

Scandinavian Journal of Psychology retracts study on conservatism and mental health, citing methodological flaws and biased language despite authors' objections.

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June 04, 2025

Dog Exposure May Lower Genetic Eczema Risk

A large European study found that early-life dog exposure may reduce the genetic risk for atopic eczema, with lab results confirming a biological mechanism involving immune signaling in skin cells.

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June 04, 2025

Stroke Risk in Down Syndrome: Underestimated?

A large population study found that individuals with Down syndrome face a significantly higher risk of stroke, particularly at younger ages, while their risk of heart attack is generally similar to the general population but elevated before age 40.

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June 03, 2025

FDA Grants Breakthrough Status to Shield Test

The methylation-based blood assay is designed for screening multiple cancer types.

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May 28, 2025

Kennedy Proposes NIH Publishing Ban

"We're probably going to stop publishing in The Lancet, New England Journal of Medicine, JAMA, and those other journals because they're all corrupt."

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May 27, 2025

Gene Therapy Trial Halted After Fatal Turn

A gene therapy trial for Danon disease is on FDA hold after a patient death tied to a new immune-suppressing agent

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May 22, 2025

Voices on the Go: Top Podcasts for Physicians

Physicians are tuning to podcasts that combine clinical insight, career development, and storytelling.

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May 19, 2025

Sleep Pattern Disruption Tied to Psych Symptoms

Blunted slow-wave sleep in 22q11.2 deletion syndrome was linked to increased daytime sleepiness and behavioral difficulties, including attention problems and negative psychotic symptoms.

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