Health

Study: Strong social ties linked to slower aging

Social support from childhood to adulthood may slow biological aging by affecting DNA methylation.

Geomagnetic disturbances linked to higher heart attack risk in women

Geomagnetic disturbances linked to solar activity may triple heart attack risk in women in Brazil.

Problematic pornography use linked to rumination, especially in women

Study finds a bidirectional link between problematic pornography use and rumination, with gender differences.

Healthy habits linked to 8-year reduction in brain age

Healthy habits like sleep and social support linked to brains appearing up to 8 years younger.

Post-orgasmic illness syndrome's toll on mental health and relationships

Men with POIS report low self-esteem, helplessness, and relationship strain.

Fluoxetine enhances brain plasticity by altering cell energy management.

Fluoxetine (Prozac) may help depression by making brain cells more adaptable, new research suggests.

Civilian injuries in Gaza mirror combat wounds, study finds

Gaza civilians face injuries akin to soldiers in war zones, per a BMJ study.

Pasteurization kills H5N1 bird flu in milk

Pasteurization kills bird flu in milk, even if viral proteins remain.

Teen opioid deaths surge as treatment remains scarce.

Fewer than 1 in 3 US teens with opioid use disorder receive treatment as overdose deaths tripled since 2018.

Cannabis linked to short-term PTSD relief in veterans

Cannabis use linked to fewer PTSD symptoms and lower negative affect in veterans.