Women with bipolar disorder and regular cycles report worse premenstrual symptoms

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Researchers have found that women with bipolar disorder who have regular menstrual cycles are more likely to report severe premenstrual symptoms than those with irregular cycles, according to preliminary research being presented at the 2026 ECNP Congress in Munich....

Intensive breathwork reduces brain blood flow and alters neural communication

by rss feed | Oct 12, 2026 | News Feeds

Intensive breathing exercises can reduce blood flow to the brain by up to 45% and alter communication between brain networks, according to a new brain-imaging study. Read Original...

Stopping GLP-1 drugs often brings weight back. A small trial suggests ways to slow it

by rss feed | Oct 12, 2026 | News Feeds

In a randomized pilot trial of 39 adults, researchers found that participants receiving medically tailored meals or Noom regained about 3.6% of their body weight over four months after stopping GLP-1 therapy, compared with about 11% under usual care. These exploratory...

16-year study links worsening vision to higher dementia risk

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Researchers followed 15,576 older adults in Hong Kong for up to 16 years and linked moderate to severe visual impairment to higher dementia risk, with rapid visual decline strengthening the association at poorer levels of vision. They estimated that severe impairment...

Extreme heat threatens maternal health and newborn wellbeing worldwide

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Extreme heat has led to a marked increase in the risks faced by pregnant women and their babies, according to a survey of 1,000 healthcare professionals in countries including Brazil, India and Zimbabwe. Read Original...