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Weight Loss Drugs Not Associated With Increased Suicidal Thoughts, Study Finds

A new study suggests that diabetes and weight loss drugs containing semaglutide are not associated with an increase in suicidal thoughts. Reports prompted a review of the possibility they could increase risks of suicidal thoughts and self-injury.
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High Folic Acid and Low B12 Impairs Mouse Brain Development

Getting the right amount of folic acid intake is important for women who are planning to become – or are – pregnant. A new study in mice suggests excessive folic acid, and low vitamin B12, could cause adverse changes in neuronal development.
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Speeding Up Perceived Time May Make Wounds Heal Faster

A slow-ticking clock may increase the time it takes for your body to heal, claims a new study. The psychology research involved a complex and deceptive experiment in which participants were tricked into perceiving time differently
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Brain–Gut Link Found in Tiny Worms

A link between gut bacteria that produce vitamin B12 and the production of the neurotransmitter acetylcholine has been identified in C. elegans.
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New Diagnosis of Migraines Linked to Huge Increase in Car Crash Risk

A new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adult drivers who are recently diagnosed with migraines are three times as likely to experience a motor vehicle crash.
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High-Tech Brain Stimulation Can Make People More Hypnotizable

Stanford Medicine scientists used transcranial magnetic stimulation to temporarily enhance hypnotizability in patients with chronic pain, making them better candidates for hypnotherapy.
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Male Gym-Goers Unaware of Fertility Risks From Lifestyle and Protein

A study found that men were largely unaware of the risks to their fertility from aspects of gym lifestyle including protein supplements, used by 79% of male respondents.
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Epilepsy Drug May Show Promise in Slowing Osteoarthritis Joint Breakdown

A drug currently used to treat epilepsy may also reduce joint damage in osteoarthritis, by inhibiting a protein that blocks collagen production.
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Pain Reliever Considered Safe Is Linked to Language Delays in Children

Researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign explored the relationship between acetaminophen use during pregnancy and language outcomes in early childhood. It found that increasing acetaminophen use was associated with language delays.
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New Foam Material May Help Prevent Debilitating TBIs

A new lightweight foam material used as a helmet liner could take most of the strain off the brain during a blow to the head, helping to prevent traumatic brain injuries.
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