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Study Links Brain Region to Paranoia

Study Links Brain Region to Paranoia

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: Researchers discovered that a specific brain region, the mediodorsal thalamus, may provoke feelings of paranoia. By aligning data from studies on ...

Long COVID Brain Fog: Impact and Coping Strategies

Long COVID Brain Fog: Impact and Coping Strategies

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Long COVID, affecting 7% of U.S. adults, often includes debilitating brain fog. Symptoms like forgetfulness and difficulty focusing affect daily life ...

Study Shows Why Some Images Are More Memorable than Others

Study Shows Why Some Images Are More Memorable than Others

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

A new study from researchers at Yale University helps demystify why some images stick out in people’s memories more than others. It’s ...

Why Are Some Images Are More Memorable Than Others?

Why Are Some Images Are More Memorable Than Others?

Science
Dr. Thomas Hughes

Summary: A new study reveals that the brain prioritizes remembering images that are harder to explain. Researchers used a computational model and ...

Rethinking Personalized Medicine: AI’s Limits in Clinical Trials

Rethinking Personalized Medicine: AI’s Limits in Clinical Trials

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study reveals limitations in the current use of mathematical models for personalized medicine, particularly in schizophrenia treatment. Although these ...

Global Genetic Insights into Problematic Alcohol Use

Global Genetic Insights into Problematic Alcohol Use

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: A new study uncovers a shared genetic basis for problematic alcohol use (PAU) across diverse ancestries. This research broadens our understanding ...

Genetic Links in Cannabis Use Disorder

Genetic Links in Cannabis Use Disorder

Health
Sarah Carter

Summary: Researchers analyzed over 1 million genomes, revealing insights into cannabis use disorder and its ties to psychiatric issues, other substance abuses, ...