Winner of the 2024 Ig Nobel prize for Medicine goes to a Swiss, German and Belgian group for demonstrating that fake medicine that causes painful side-effects can be more effective in patients than fake medicine that does not cause painful side-effects (full-text link in comment).

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How side effects can improve treatment efficacy: a randomized trial

Common thinking in medicine posits that ideal treatments have no side effects. Schenk et al. challenge this view and provide evidence that mild side effect

Tree-covered neighborhoods linked to lower ADHD risk in children. The study suggests that tree-covered areas might encourage children to be more physically active, which in turn could have positive effects on their neurodevelopment.

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Tree-covered neighborhoods linked to lower ADHD risk in children

A new study suggests that tree-covered areas may reduce the likelihood of ADHD in children by promoting physical activity, highlighting the potential mental health benefits of greenspaces and the importance of preserving natural environments in urban planning.

Old satellites burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere are releasing compounds that could jeopardize the recovery of the ozone hole. New study finds these compounds have increased 8-fold between 2016 and 2022 and will continue to accumulate as the number of low-Earth-orbit satellites skyrockets.

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EXPERT REACTION: Dying satellites are burning through the ozone layer

EXPERT REACTION: Dying satellites are burning through the ozone layer Old satellites burning up in the Earth’s atmosphere are releasing compounds that could jeopardize the recovery of

Using two common Alzheimer’s disease medications together can significantly increase patients’ chances of surviving beyond five years from diagnosis, which could extend the lives of approximately 303,000 people with Alzheimer’s disease in the United States.

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Combining Alzheimer’s drugs extends patients’ lives, study finds

Combining Alzheimer's drugs Donepezil and Memantine significantly extends patients' lives, offering new hope for improved treatment and survival.

Pregnant women who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to have a caesarean section or experience hypertension, according to a study | Study evaluated the effectiveness of COVID vaccinations for pregnant women, who had increased risks associated with the virus.

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Mothers lower risk of caesarean births after COVID vaccination

Pregnant women who have been vaccinated against Covid-19 are less likely to have a caesarean section or experience hypertension, according to a study published in BMJ Global Health.

Researchers discover the role of a little-known protein in the brain, which could revolutionize the treatment of Alzheimer’s disease | The study reveals that the protein Mfsd7c in mice plays a critical role in managing choline levels in the brain, offering new therapeutic possibilities.

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Little-known brain protein may be key to treating Alzheimer’s and ageing

Researchers have discovered that the brain protein Mfsd7c plays a crucial role in exporting excess choline, challenging previous beliefs and opening new possibilities for treating Alzheimer’s disease and age-related cognitive decline.

Cannabis use is common among patients in primary care, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition. 76% used it to manage symptoms such as mental health symptoms or stress (56%), sleep (56%), and pain (37%).

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Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition

Nearly one in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to high-risk use disorder. The findings indicate the need for routine cannabis use screening.

Fathers' diets influences their son's metabolic health through epigenetic inheritance of mitochondrial RNA (in some cases offspring obesity risk ).

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Father’s diet influences son’s metabolic health through sperm RNA

Nature - Small mitochondrial RNAs in sperm sense paternal obesity.

Early brain connectivity decline tied to Alzheimer's disease progression

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Early brain connectivity decline tied to Alzheimer’s disease progression

Researchers found that reduced connectivity between the locus coeruleus and medial temporal lobe in cognitively healthy individuals is linked to faster brain atrophy and cognitive decline, particularly in the presence of amyloid beta, suggesting early markers…