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This is not medical advice, but this is the second paper that I've seen that says cannabis is good for you :p
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41379083/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41379083/
Lifetime Cannabis Use Is Associated with Brain Volume and Cognitive Function in Middle-Aged and Older Adults - PubMed
Results highlight that cannabis may influence brain health differently across the lifespan, potentially offering protective effects in older age while posing risks earlier in development. Protective effects may result from endocannabinoid-mediated modulation of inflammation, immune function, and neu …
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December 12, 2025 at 9:57 PM
This is not medical advice, but this is the second paper that I've seen that says cannabis is good for you :p
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41379083/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41379083/
A new species of frog has been found- so cute! journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
December 12, 2025 at 9:39 PM
A new species of frog has been found- so cute! journals.plos.org/plosone/arti...
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.
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December 10, 2025 at 6:13 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...
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.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41360511/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41360511/
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
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.
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41360511/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41360511/
Hope this is also true in humans! I wouldn't mind chewing on sugarcane for my "health" :) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41360552/
Sugarcane extract enhances stress resilience and longevity in Caenorhabditis elegans: NMR structural elucidation and transcriptomic mechanisms - PubMed
Sugarcane, rich in bioactive phenolics, offers significant health benefits. This study isolated a phenolic extract from sugarcane (ESM) and characterized its composition via HPLC and NMR spectroscopy. ESM and five major constituent phenolics (gallic acid, epigallocatechin, quercitrin, catechol, and …
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December 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Hope this is also true in humans! I wouldn't mind chewing on sugarcane for my "health" :) pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41360552/
More bad news for people who drink alcohol: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40977057/
Alcohol consumption and upper aerodigestive tract squamous cell carcinoma: evidence from 28 prospective cohorts - PubMed
Alcohol consumption was associated with UADT cancer risk, irrespective of smoking status or beverage type. However, due to differential baseline risks, alcohol is expected to impact the UADT cancer burden more in smokers than never smokers. These findings support public health strategies to reduce a …
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December 8, 2025 at 7:15 PM
More bad news for people who drink alcohol: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40977057/
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 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/
A new and easier to measure predictor of mortality- arm circumference
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41313413/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41313413/
Arm circumference predicts 12-month mortality in older adults with hip fracture - PubMed
Arm circumference is a simple, cost-effective, and reliable bedside tool to help identify older adults at increased risk of mortality after HF.
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December 3, 2025 at 8:20 PM
A new and easier to measure predictor of mortality- arm circumference
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41313413/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41313413/
If you drink sugar added beverages, you should switch to tea or coffee for your brain health:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41314057/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41314057/
Associations of Individual Beverage Types and Substitution with Dementia Risk: A UK Biobank Cohort Study - PubMed
Replacing sugar-sweetened beverages or artificially sweetened beverages with coffee or tea was associated with a reduced risk of dementia, particularly among individuals with modifiable risk factors. These findings support beverage substitution as a simple, targeted strategy for mitigating the risk …
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December 3, 2025 at 8:18 PM
If you drink sugar added beverages, you should switch to tea or coffee for your brain health:
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41314057/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41314057/
Fish- it's good for your biological age: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41217697/
Association of total fish-shellfish consumption with biological aging: a cross-sectional analysis of NHANES 1999-2020 with mediation by inflammatory and antioxidant biomarkers - PubMed
Our study demonstrated a negative correlation between total fish-shellfish consumption and BA, with a potential primary contributor of fish consumption to this association. Inflammatory/antioxidant biomarkers may mediate the relationship.
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November 13, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Fish- it's good for your biological age: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41217697/
New record for fastest human genome sequenced (less than 4 hours) www.the-scientist.com/record-break...
Record-Breaking DNA Sequencing Technology Could Transform Newborn Care
Researchers set a new world record for the fastest DNA sequencing, completing a whole genome in under four hours—a breakthrough with potential for faster, targeted care.
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November 10, 2025 at 6:10 PM
New record for fastest human genome sequenced (less than 4 hours) www.the-scientist.com/record-break...
I guess it makes sense, but I never thought about rodent models of erectile dysfunction 🤷♂️
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41112633/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41112633/
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
I guess it makes sense, but I never thought about rodent models of erectile dysfunction 🤷♂️
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41112633/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/41112633/
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
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/
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
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/
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?
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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
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?
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/...
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
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/
Of course it's a Brazilian researcher advocating for cloacal feather trimming 😂
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40884867/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40884867/
Cloacal feather trimming improves reproductive performance of layer breeder roosters - PubMed
Brazil is among the world's leading egg producers and currently has 1.4 million-layer breeders. Although genetic selection has improved reproductive traits more significantly in layer breeders than in...
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September 4, 2025 at 8:15 PM
Of course it's a Brazilian researcher advocating for cloacal feather trimming 😂
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40884867/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40884867/
Sorry morning fasters- time and time again studies show that eating breakfast is good for you: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40886647/
Breakfast consumption behavior was positively associated with cognitive function in Chinese adults aged 55 years and above - PubMed
Habitual breakfast consumption may have the advantage of improving cognitive function in the Chinese older population, in which overall diet quality exerted a mediating effect.
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September 2, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Sorry morning fasters- time and time again studies show that eating breakfast is good for you: pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40886647/
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
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/
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
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...
This lab is working with crack cocaine and fruit flies- tl;dr crack is wack pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40827453/
Crack cocaine exposure leads to developmental alterations and mitochondrial dysfunction in the Drosophila melanogaster model - PubMed
Crack cocaine is a highly addictive drug that has psychomimetic properties and may induce a plethora of health problems in users. The underlying pathophysiological and toxicity mechanisms promoted by ...
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August 21, 2025 at 6:22 PM
This lab is working with crack cocaine and fruit flies- tl;dr crack is wack pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40827453/
"Musty odors" and health- 🤔😆
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40819072/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40819072/
Associations of indoor musty odors with depression and anxiety symptoms in Chinese older adults: a nationwide study - PubMed
These findings provide valuable insights of indoor musty odors into the potential health risks associated with older adults' depression and anxiety symptoms.
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August 19, 2025 at 7:30 PM
"Musty odors" and health- 🤔😆
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40819072/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40819072/
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
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...
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
Interesting review of animal toxins as cosmetic supplements (Botulinum toxin being a prime example): pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40759186/
A new study on one of my favorite animals- the olm (the oldest living amphibian 100+ years)!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40754627/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40754627/
The transcriptome of the olm provides insights into its evolution and gene expression - PubMed
The olm (Proteus anguinus), with a predicted maximum lifespan of more than 100 years, is the longest-lived amphibian, which in addition possesses a range of unique adaptations to its dark, subterranea...
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov
August 4, 2025 at 6:42 PM
A new study on one of my favorite animals- the olm (the oldest living amphibian 100+ years)!
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40754627/
pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/40754627/