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A new species of frog has been found- so cute! journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
Looks like we still have a long way to go until we get non-invasive glucose sensing (the instrument is the size of a shoe box): www.the-scientist.com/measuring-bl...
Measuring Blood Sugar Without Painful Pricks? A New Test Scans Skin
Shining near-infrared light on a person’s skin helped scientists accurately track his blood glucose levels, offering a potential noninvasive way to monitor diabetes.
www.the-scientist.com
December 10, 2025 at 6:13 PM
Ok, a very interesting study in older adults but also, how is that 1/3 people in this large study lost >75% of their wealth in 2 years! Seems like a crazy/worrisome stat.
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Memory Trajectories Before and After a Negative Wealth Shock, the United States Health and Retirement Study, 1998-2020 - PubMed
The potential for a bidirectional relationship between the experience of a negative wealth shock (a loss of ≥75% in total household wealth over two years) and accelerated memory decline among mid-to-later-life adults in the United States remains unclear. We used population-based longitudinal data on …
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December 9, 2025 at 6:49 PM
I can definitely see how this would be a major concern/important project if you had this condition, but I don't think I've ever actually thought it before: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41342632/
Progress on Bionic Artificial Anal Sphincters Based on the Physiological Defecation Mechanism - PubMed
Fecal incontinence (FI) severely affects physical and psychological well-being. Artificial anal sphincters (AASs) provide a reconstructive option for patients with severe sphincter damage or congenital dysfunctions, but their clinical application is often limited by complications stemming largely fr …
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December 8, 2025 at 5:47 PM
I guess it makes sense, but I never thought about rodent models of erectile dysfunction 🤷‍♂️
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A cross-species multi-omics analyze uncovers conserved molecular mechanisms underlying age-related erectile dysfunction - PubMed
Cross-species multi-omics comparisons present a potentially innovative approach for elucidating the underlying mechanisms and identifying preventive and therapeutic targets for ARED.
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October 21, 2025 at 5:16 PM
A new way to predict cognitive decline- tongue pressure? Looks like it's as good as education in predicting decline! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41047459/
Predicting cognitive decline using tongue pressure: a novel, non-invasive screening strategy for dementia in geriatric dentistry - PubMed
Tongue pressure measurement, supported by machine learning, presents a promising, non-invasive, and accessible method for early cognitive decline screening. The developed tool has strong potential for...
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October 6, 2025 at 8:36 PM
Drinking tea in the morning as opposed to at night may be better for you (at least for kidney function): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41019164/
The Association Between Tea Consumption Timing and Kidney Function: Insights From a National Survey - PubMed
Tea consumption has garnered significant attention due to its rich polyphenolic compounds and associated health benefits. However, existing research primarily focuses on the quantity of tea intake, wh...
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September 30, 2025 at 4:49 PM
This study found a U-shaped curve between length of eating/feeding window and mortality in a human study. A little counter-intuitive based on the fasting literature, but maybe there's something else going on?
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Association of Eating Window With Mortality Among US Adults: Insights From a Nationally Representative Study
We examined eating window and mortality among 33,052 U.S. adults from NHANES 2003–2018 with mortality linkage. A U-shaped association was observed: moderate eating windows of ~11–12 h/day were linked...
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September 15, 2025 at 6:10 PM
Another study finding that staying together "for the children" may not be a good idea. This one is from China: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40555348/
Staying in unhappy marriages and mental health of children and adolescents: A large-scale cross-sectional study in China - PubMed
Public awareness should be raised that divorce may not be the worst option when parents are in an unhappy relationship, at least when considering the potential association with their child and adolesc...
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September 8, 2025 at 5:56 PM
Will aspirin help prevent AD? This paper says yes slightly, but it will definitely increase your chances of having a hemorrhagic stroke by at least 2x! pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40842647/
Effect of aspirin use on conversion risk from mild cognitive impairment to Alzheimer's disease - PubMed
Aspirin use was associated with reduced Alzheimer's disease risk in older patients with mild cognitive impairment. Notably, the bleeding risk associated with aspirin use should be considered, and pers...
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August 25, 2025 at 5:37 PM
What?!? In Montana you only need to pass a Phase 1 clinical trial before you can use a drug? That's insane- there are plenty of good reasons why the FDA has multiple phases for a drug trial. www.iflscience.com/montana-pass...
Montana Passes Bill Allowing Doctors To Prescribe Experimental Drugs Without FDA Approval
The new bill extends previous legislation, codifying how clinics can provide access to drugs that have only been through Phase 1 clinical trials.
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August 22, 2025 at 7:15 PM
I'm surprised that PETA hasn't grown up these ticks en masse and spread them around the world :p www.nytimes.com/2025/08/12/d...
Why Is Martha’s Vineyard Going Vegan? It’s All About Tick Bites.
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August 12, 2025 at 5:18 PM
Interesting review of animal toxins as cosmetic supplements (Botulinum toxin being a prime example): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40759186/
From Venoms to Vanity: Exploring Animal Toxins as Cosmeceuticals - PubMed
The integration of biologically active compounds into cosmetics has led to the emergence of cosmeceuticals, bridging the gap between traditional skincare and pharmaceutical applications. While animal ...
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August 5, 2025 at 4:48 PM