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Common hospice medications may carry major unintended risks for people with dementia
Hospice care aims to bring comfort, peace, and dignity to patients at the end of life. Yet for the growing number of Americans with dementia who enter hospice, their course is often long and unpredictable - making it especially important to ensure treatments align with each person's goals and stage of illness.
One-size-fits-all approach to controlling Avian Pathogenic E. coli may not be effective
E. coli bacteria are typically harmless, but certain strains, known as Avian Pathogenic E. coli (APEC), can cause serious illness in poultry, leading to significant financial losses and animal welfare issues.
Reducing sedentary behavior and increasing light physical activity can support metabolic health
New study shows that just 30 minutes of less sitting each day can improve the body's ability to utilise fats and carbohydrates for energy production.
Evaluating the link between sound quality, speech recognition and cochlear implant-related quality of life outcomes
More than a million people around the world rely on cochlear implants (CIs) to hear. CI effectiveness is generally evaluated through speech recognition tests, and despite how widespread they are, CI sound quality is typically not considered an indicator of users' quality of life.
Targeting the glycocalyx may offer a new approach to reduce frailty in older adults
A new research paper was published in Volume 17, Issue 9 of Aging-US on August 30, 2025, titled, "Glycocalyx-targeted therapy prevents age-related muscle loss and declines in maximal exercise capacity."
Psychedelics could alter treatment paradigms for stress-related mental health conditions
A peer-reviewed viewpoint article published today in Psychedelics by Prof. Xiaohui Wang and colleagues examines the therapeutic potential of psychedelic substances for treating stress-related psychiatric disorders through novel neurobiological mechanisms.
Rapid heart rate changes predict response to magnetic brain stimulation in depression
Researchers led by Dr. Roberto Goya-Maldonado at the University Medical Center Göttingen have identified a rapid physiological marker that predicts which patients with major depression will respond to magnetic brain stimulation therapy.
New insights can reshape psychiatric practice across continents
In a compelling Genomic Press Interview published today in Genomic Psychiatry, Dr. Bruce M. Cohen discusses results and insights that are reshaping international approaches to understanding and treating neuropsychiatric disorders.
Mother's voice promotes development of language pathways in preemies’ brains
Hearing the sound of their mother's voice promotes development of language pathways in a premature baby's brain, according to a new Stanford Medicine-led study.
Bird flu virus survives in raw-milk cheese for months
Findings indicate H5N1 virus stability in raw-milk cheese for 120 days, emphasizing the need for revised safety measures in dairy products to protect health.
