Health

Deep brain stimulation shows promise for treatment-resistant depression

Deep brain stimulation improved symptoms in half of patients with treatment-resistant depression in a new study.

Women underrepresented in retracted medical articles

Women filled just 23% of author slots in retracted medical articles, a new study finds.

Tuberculosis Cases Decrease Worldwide Except for the USA

Global TB cases decline, but the USA sees an increase despite overall low rates.

Ultra-processed foods linked to widespread organ damage

Ultra-processed foods linked to harm in every major organ system, posing a global health threat.

Social media use among kids surges over 200% since COVID.

Social media use among kids surged over 200% since COVID, replacing sports, reading, and arts.

Microplastics may accelerate atherosclerosis in male mice.

Microplastics may worsen artery-clogging in male mice, new study finds.

Hypertension affects brain before blood pressure rises

Hypertension impacts brain before blood pressure rises, study finds.

Singlehood satisfaction shifts with age and gender

New study finds satisfaction with being single changes over time, influenced by age, gender, and relationship desires.

Black cumin seeds lower cholesterol in trial

Black cumin seeds may help reduce cholesterol levels, suggests a new study.

Active short video use linked to altered attention and brain connectivity

High levels of active short video use linked to decreased alertness and altered brain connectivity in new study.