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Women Survivors of Colorectal Cancer Face Long-Term Sexual Health Challenges

A study reveals that women who survive colorectal cancer experience long-term sexual and reproductive health challenges. These include higher risks of dyspareunia, pelvic inflammatory disease, endometriosis and premature ovarian failure.
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Prolactin Regulates Body Temperature During Pregnancy

Prolactin supports milk production, stimulates caregiving behaviour and also regulates body temperature in pregnancy, helping to keep mother and baby healthy.
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Females' Brains May Be More Sensitive to Alcohol

Scientists uncovered distinct differences in how the brains of female rats respond to alcohol, and found early evidence that the effectiveness of certain medications varies depending on drinking history and sex.
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Exposure to Greenspaces Linked to Better Brain Health and Academic Success in Adolescents

A study finds that greenspace exposure during early adolescence is linked to structural brain changes. These changes are associated with better academic performance and mental health outcomes.
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Sensory Nerve Cells in Fat Tissue May Regulate Obesity

A study led by the Weizmann Institute reveals that sensory nerve cells in fat tissue detect mechanical forces and regulate fat storage. Mice without these cells showed reduced fat accumulation, improved insulin sensitivity and resistance to obesity.
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Consensus Reached on the Impact of Psychosocial Factors on Psychedelic Trials

Consensus on how mindset and surroundings shape therapy outcomes is an important step toward regulatory approval for use of drugs like MDMA and psilocybin in treatment of debilitating mental health conditions.
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The Brain Uses Separate Sites for Different Types of Plasticity

A new study from Pitt researchers challenges long-held views on synaptic transmission. They discovered that the brain uses separate sites for spontaneous and evoked signaling, each with its own regulatory rules.
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MicroRNAs Found To Contribute to Bipolar Disorder, PTSD and Parkinson’s

Researchers identified 49 microRNAs linked to psychiatric and neurodegenerative diseases. Four microRNAs were associated with bipolar disorder, PTSD, schizophrenia and Parkinson’s disease. This is the first study linking microRNAs to these disorders.
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Neurons That Regulate Appetite and Contribute to Obesity Identified

Scientists discovered a specific cluster of PNOC/NPY neurons that regulate food intake and body weight in mice, also present in humans. Removal of leptin receptors in these neurons increased feeding and obesity.
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Blocking STING Molecule May Help Prevent Alzheimer’s Plaque Formation

A new way of thinking about Alzheimer’s disease has yielded a discovery that could be the key to stopping the cognitive decline seen in Alzheimer’s and other neurodegenerative diseases.
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