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

Five Gynecologic Conditions Linked with Bladder Pain

A new international consensus identifies five gynecologic conditions commonly linked with interstitial cystitis/bladder pain syndrome, urging clinicians to adopt a multidisciplinary and trauma-informed approach to care.

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June 30, 2025

Can Typos Change a Diagnosis?

Large language models used in clinical decision-making may offer different treatment recommendations depending on how a patient writes their message—even when the medical facts remain unchanged.

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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 25, 2025

Addictive Screen Use Patterns Tied to Suicide

A nationwide study found that high or increasing addictive use of social media, mobile phones, and video games was associated with a greater risk of suicidal behaviors, suicidal thoughts, and poor mental health outcomes.

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June 23, 2025

STING Deletion Attenuates Amyloid Beta Pathology

Genetic deletion of STING in a mouse model of Alzheimer’s disease reduced amyloid plaque accumulation, suppressed neuroinflammatory responses, and improved memory, highlighting STING’s role in disease progression and potential as a therapeutic target.

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June 23, 2025

Nightmares Linked to Faster Aging, Early Death: Study

A large study has found that frequent nightmares in adults are linked to faster biological aging and a significantly higher risk of dying before age 75, highlighting a potential warning sign for long-term health risks.

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June 19, 2025

Single Psilocybin Dose Yields Long-Term Cancer Relief

A single psilocybin dose combined with therapy led to lasting reductions in depression and anxiety for cancer patients two years after treatment, according to new research.

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June 18, 2025

Medical Oddities: The Silver Lining in Loneliness

Loneliness flips the script—plus surprises from tea, tech, toxins, and a spicy twist.

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