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A wonderful shot of a man reading a newspaper, seemingly unaware of the impending storm behind him, has taken the top prize in this year’s Urban Photo Awards. Now in its 11th year, the awards continue to focus on images that explore the fabric of urban… Continue reading 2020 Urban Photo Awards celebrate the sights of city life
Everyone can relate to the experience of feeling a chill reverberate across their body upon listening to a favorite song. We know listening to music can provoke strong sensations of pleasure and prior imaging studies have illustrated deeply complex pat… Continue reading Brain study brings us closer to understanding why music moves us
A new study, published in the prestigious journal Nature, is describing the surprising discovery of a previously unknown gut-brain link. The research reveals certain immune cells that inhabit a protective membrane surrounding the brain actually origina… Continue reading Immune cells discovered protecting the brain are trained in the gut
While the 2020 US election has turned into a nail-biter with a deeply partisan divide splitting the country with razor-thin margins, a broad array of ballot measures relating to drug reform have turned out to be some of the only things Americans seem t… Continue reading US voters embrace landmark drug reform measures in 2020 election
A new study is presenting the first published data from preliminary human trials investigating the effect of psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy to treat major depressive disorder (MDD). The incredibly positive results have been described as just a “tast… Continue reading Psilocybin therapy 4 times more effective than antidepressants, study finds
New research from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has found diets higher in foods known to contribute to chronic inflammation can increase a person’s risk of cardiovascular disease and stroke. The research suggests certain pro-inflammator… Continue reading Harvard study finds anti-inflammatory diet lowers heart disease, stroke risk
The International Photography Awards is a massive, sprawling photo contest attracting thousands of entries spanning dozens of categories. From alien-like insects and cute pet snaps, to thrill-seeking extreme spots and majestic landscapes, this is one p… Continue reading Grand visions from the 2020 International Photography Awards
We know radiation therapy is an aggressively toxic treatment methodology for fighting cancer. Gastrointestinal distress is a common side-effect but researchers are only now discovering exactly how the massive population of bacteria living in our gut is… Continue reading Researchers discover how gut bacteria can protect from radiation damage
For several years researchers have detected a consistent correlation between depressive symptoms and an increased risk of stroke. A new US study is offering more evidence of the link, presenting data from a longitudinal research project investigating w… Continue reading New evidence furthers link between depression and stroke
A new study led by researchers from UT Southwestern is suggesting a diet high in sugar may contribute to the onset of inflammatory bowel disease (IBD). The study found mice fed high levels of glucose displayed gut microbiome alterations that contribute… Continue reading High-sugar diet can damage gut microbiome, increase IBD risk