April 14, 2025

Best Hour to Start the Day? Study Defends DST

DST aligns human activity with natural light cycles at middle latitudes and addresses fundamental chronobiological needs.

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April 14, 2025

Macular Thickness as a Noninvasive Biomarker for Postoperative Delirium

Interocular asymmetry in retinal structure is common and may be influenced by hemispheric differences in neurodegeneration.

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April 14, 2025

1 in 5 Patients Face Stroke Within Decade After TIA

Meta-analysis of 171,000+ patients shows persistent long-term stroke risk following TIA, with half of recurrent events occurring after the first year.

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April 14, 2025

Postpartum Contraceptives Linked to Depression Risk

Researchers study found that initiating hormonal contraceptives postpartum was associated with an increased risk of depression within 12 months after childbirth.

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April 10, 2025

September Deadline for Autism Etiology Findings

Federal initiative aims to pinpoint causes of rising autism rates by September, as HHS Secretary Kennedy launches global research effort.

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April 10, 2025

Diagnosed ADHD Associated with Reduced Lifespan

Adults diagnosed with ADHD in the UK had shorter life expectancy than matched peers

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April 10, 2025

Study: LLMs Show Biases in Medical Decision-Making

Large language models recommend different care based on patients' race, housing status, income level, and sexual orientation, potentially amplifying health care disparities if deployed without safeguards, researchers find.

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April 10, 2025

Study: Pet Ownership Worth $88,000 Annually, Comparable to Marriage

Researchers used instrumental variable analysis to estimate causal effect of pet companionship on wellbeing and found monetary value is comparable to human social interactions.

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April 10, 2025

Medical Oddities: Chewing Gum to Fight Flu & Herpes

Gum that fights viruses, tea that tames tumors, and grip strength that beats your DNA—science is getting creative (and tasty) this week.

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