July 03, 2025

More Screen Time Tied to Sleep, Brain Changes

A large study found that more screen time in late childhood was linked to higher depression scores in early adolescence, with shorter sleep and changes in brain white matter helping explain the connection.

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July 02, 2025

Medical Oddities: Leprosy’s Old New World Secret

This week’s clinical grab bag: tea for gloom, ancient leprosy, smoggy fibrosis & power peeing.

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July 01, 2025

Cough Syrup for Cognition Loss?

Once used for coughs, ambroxol is being investigated for Parkinson disease dementia. A new trial shows it is safe and biologically active, though cognitive benefits remain unproven.

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July 01, 2025

Retinal Thickness Patterns Linked to ALS Risk

In a long-term cohort study, researchers found that specific retinal changes—thinner photoreceptor layers and thicker retinal pigment epithelium—were linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, suggesting potential noninvasive biomarkers for early detection.

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June 30, 2025

Breakthrough Device Approvals Outpacing Data

Many FDA-authorized breakthrough therapeutic devices may lack robust clinical testing.

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June 27, 2025

Could Vertigo Be Signaling Something More?

Dizziness may be more than a balance issue—research links vestibular disorders to significantly increased mental health risks.

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June 27, 2025

Does Erenumab Prevent Chronic Cluster Headaches?

Trial finds erenumab no more effective than placebo in preventing chronic cluster headache attacks.

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June 27, 2025

MASLD Linked to Sudden Hearing Loss

New research links a common metabolic liver condition in older adults to elevated risk of sudden hearing loss, highlighting potential implications for screening and prevention.

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June 26, 2025

Recalling Daily Events Improves Morning Memory

A behavioral task asking older adults to recall daily events before sleep was linked to better memory recognition the next morning, showing potential as a low-risk strategy to support cognitive health in aging and early Alzheimer’s disease.

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