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Among active duty military, Army personnel most at risk for violent suicide

Firearms the most common cause of suicide death across all branches of service.

Methotrexate exposure impacts cognitive processes cancer survivors need to multitask

New research reports that higher blood concentrations of methotrexate during cancer treatment are associated with brain changes and impaired executive function in survivors of pediatric leukemia.

Blood test to personalize depression treatment for the first time

Scientists have developed a blood test that accurately and reliably predicts whether depressed patients will respond to common antidepressants, which could herald a new era of personalized treatment for people with depression.

Scientists develop protein with potential to modify brain function, memory in mice and fish

Scientists have developed a protein that can hasten the degradation of synaptic proteins. The GFE3 protein may help researchers map the brain’s connections and better understand how inhibitory synapses modulate brain function, report researchers.

Stress-diabetes link detailed in new study

A positive link between emotional stress and diabetes has been found by researchers who report that this connection has roots in the brain’s ability to control anxiety.

Stop cells in the brain

In vertebrates, the neurons in the midbrain control body activity, especially those required for locomotion. Command neurons are produced in this region of the brain and transferred directly to the brainstem. From there, they go through the medulla to …

Evidence of hearing damage in teens prompts researchers’ warning

New research into the ringing-ear condition known as tinnitus indicates an alarming level of early, permanent hearing damage in young people who are exposed to loud music, prompting a warning from a leading researcher in the field.

Weak evidence for prescribed alcohol drug, say scientists

A drug being used to treat alcohol problems in the UK was licensed for use despite insufficient evidence to prove its effectiveness, new research led by the University of Stirling has found.

Masculinity perceptions higher for men who wear deodorant

A new study suggests a man who is viewed as having low levels of masculinity can change such perceptions just by applying deodorant.

Anxiety disorders ‘most common among women and young adults’

A review of studies on anxiety disorders across the world has found that women, young adults, and people with other conditions are at the greatest risk.