r/science • u/Wagamaga • 16h ago
Health Study reveals century-long cycles in U.S. suicide rates and a long-term crisis among youth. Overall U.S. suicide rates exhibit a rare cyclical pattern, rising and falling approximately every 10 to 25 years. Peaks occurred during periods of major social upheaval, including growing industrialization
r/science • u/FreeHugs23 • 14h ago
Biology Blocking a single immune signaling molecule reversed multiple signs of aging in mice. Treated animals showed improvements in inflammation, tissue function, and overall health, highlighting a potential new target for anti-aging therapies.
Health A symbiotic fungus that lives inside the human gut appears capable of protecting us from radiation. In experiments with mice exposed to radiation, the researchers found that animals administered M. racemosus experienced less weight loss, inflammation, and oxidative stress.
r/science • u/TylerFortier_Photo • 15h ago
Neuroscience Scientists Say a Key Trigger for Alzheimer's Damage Isn't Even in the Brain. New research points to certain immune cells in our lymph nodes that play a key role in causing the brain damage seen with Alzheimer's.
r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 16h ago
Psychology New study finds that singles motivated by social pressure or validation make less progress in finding a partner than those driven by a genuine desire for connection.
r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 21h ago
Neuroscience Why slow breathing calms us down: A new study maps the specific brain circuit that translates nasal airflow into anti-anxiety signals. (PNAS)
r/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 21h ago
Neuroscience Earlier menopause is linked to faster memory decline and earlier Alzheimer's onset, with stronger risks observed in surgical menopause. (JAMA Network Open)
r/science • u/fchung • 13h ago
Cancer Magic mushroom compound may prevent chemotherapy pain: « Research in mice finds that psilocybin protects against nerve damage and sensitivity caused by common cancer drugs. »
science.orgr/science • u/Wagamaga • 18h ago
Environment A new study finds that illness rates increase with proximity to the Santa Susana Field Laboratory, a site contaminated with radioactive and chemical waste. Wealthier residents, who were expected to take more action to protect themselves, were actually driven by fear to take precautions.
r/science • u/sr_local • 22h ago
Health Meta analysis of 59 studies involving over 2 million people links higher nonalcoholic beverage consumption to 18% higher odds of depression and 31% higher odds of anxiety, while coffee is associated with 13% lower odds of depression
onlinelibrary.wiley.comr/science • u/kiyomoris • 11h ago
Health Large Study of 318,000 People Links Subclinical Liver Disease to 2.5× Higher Cardiovascular Risk
academic.oup.comr/science • u/Macchanoco • 9h ago
Biology Treatment for osteoarthritis: messenger RNA (mRNA) that produces the protein responsible for anchoring the fibrous structure of cartilage.
science.orgPsychology Study explores how an extreme male self-improvement trend known as looksmaxxing moved from obscure internet forums into mainstream public awareness. This relied not just on social media algorithms, but on a coordinated system of controversy, short-form video clips, and mainstream media coverage.
r/science • u/Neither-Remote-3419 • 12h ago
Social Science Embodying an avatar with obesity during virtual reality intergroup contact worsened attitude scores toward people with obesity
sciencedirect.comr/science • u/Phylogenix • 15h ago
Psychology A study analyzing 724 images posted by 20 environmental groups found images depicting climate threats and vulnerability, such as wildfires and polar bears, produced the strongest negative emotions but were also viewed as particularly useful for climate communication.
journals.sagepub.comr/science • u/Wagamaga • 22h ago
Neuroscience Researchers found a 58% greater risk of cognitive impairment or dementia in patients with voice disorders, compared to those without. Voice disorders may be an early sign of cognitive decline, challenging the traditional focus on hearing loss as the primary risk factor
sciencedirect.comr/science • u/Scbadiver • 53m ago
Medicine Identification of the tendon/ligament stem cell in mice and humans: Cell
cell.comPsychology 'Rapunzel Syndrome': 16-year-old girl presented to emergency department with vomiting. CT scan revealed a hairball blocking stomach and small intestine requiring surgery. She started pulling her hair out and consuming it two years ago. But only about once a week, pulling only three hairs at a time.
r/science • u/chilladipa • 18h ago
Health Loss of function of ALDH3B2 transdifferentiates human pancreatic duct cells into β-like cells | Science Translational Medicine
science.orgr/science • u/Neurosciience_Geek • 23h ago
Neuroscience Preclinical study identifies TAB2 as a key regulator of microglial neuroinflammation in Parkinson's disease models
advanced.onlinelibrary.wiley.comr/science • u/Miserable_Phase_2519 • 1d ago
Health People with type 2 diabetes who start cholesterol-lowering statins early may face a lower risk of dementia, according to a large Danish register study.
r/science • u/JIntegrAgri • 23h ago
Biology China’s rice science and production: Progress over the past decade and prospects for the future
doi.orgr/science • u/Neurosciience_Geek • 1d ago