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NFLPA mobilizes players after CTE study finds higher prevalence among NFL players
sports6 minutes ago

NFLPA mobilizes players after CTE study finds higher prevalence among NFL players

The NFL Players Association emailed all players in response to a Massachusetts General Brigham–Boston University study suggesting CTE may be more common in NFL players than previously thought. The message emphasizes the need for continued research, care, and support, outlines symptoms that can be treated with proper medical evaluation, and points to resources (Former Players Department, Professional Athletes Foundation, and the Football Players Health Study at Harvard). It also says the NFLPA will host medical expert calls in coming weeks to provide context and answers, underscoring a league-wide push to improve safety and brain health for players.

via NBC Sports|
#brain-health#cte#nfl
Women report more harms and less benefit from ECT, study finds
health5 days ago

Women report more harms and less benefit from ECT, study finds

A large international study of 858 participants across 44 countries found that women receiving electroconvulsive therapy report less mood improvement and more memory loss than men, with higher perceptions of coerced treatment and gaps in trauma-informed care; the piece also cites Paris Jackson’s painful experience to highlight the need for better patient information and regulation.

via USA Today|
#electroconvulsive-therapy#health#memory-loss
Adult cannabis use may accelerate onset of psychosis, review suggests
health5 days ago

Adult cannabis use may accelerate onset of psychosis, review suggests

A large analysis of 149 studies covering more than 71,000 people finds that cannabis use in people’s 20s and 30s can advance the onset of psychosis by up to 6.3 years, with an average shift of about 2.5 years. The findings challenge the idea that delaying cannabis use until brain development is complete protects against psychosis and underscore the need for public health warnings about psychiatric harms associated with cannabis.

via The Independent|
#cannabis#health#mental-health
Aircrew Face Elevated Radiation-Linked Cancer Death Risk, Study Finds
health6 days ago

Aircrew Face Elevated Radiation-Linked Cancer Death Risk, Study Finds

A large analysis of more than 12 million death certificates links flight attendants and pilots to higher mortality from radiation-related cancers, with flight attendants about 50% and pilots about 36% higher odds than the general workforce. Absolute rates are roughly 6.9% and 6.7% respectively, vs 5% overall. Limitations include unknown individual exposures and possible misclassification; jet lag/circadian disruption may contribute. The findings support monitoring and potentially earlier cancer screening for aircrew.

via ABC News - Breaking News, Latest News and Videos|
#aviation#cancer#health
Empire State Tops Nation for Social Media Scrolling, Study Finds
technology6 days ago

Empire State Tops Nation for Social Media Scrolling, Study Finds

A Winder Law Firm study using Google Keyword Planner ranks New York as the most social-media-addicted state, with 157,537 monthly searches for social-media terms per 100,000 residents and about 30.8 million total monthly searches; the five platforms most searched in NY are YouTube, Facebook, Instagram, X, and Reddit, with Virginia, Washington, North Carolina and Georgia following; researchers say engagement is higher in dense, tech-centric areas.

via New York Post|
#google-keyword-planner#new-york#per-capita
ED Drug Cialis Linked to Higher Glaucoma Risk, Study Finds
health7 days ago

ED Drug Cialis Linked to Higher Glaucoma Risk, Study Finds

A large observational study of about 74,000 men aged 40+ found that tadalafil (Cialis), used for erectile dysfunction and urinary symptoms, was associated with a 22% higher risk of glaucoma (33% for primary open-angle glaucoma) and a 32% higher risk of ocular hypertension. The researchers caution that the design cannot prove causation, but regular eye exams may be advisable for users, especially those with predispositions, given widespread tadalafil use (millions of prescriptions in 2024).

via New York Post|
#erectile-dysfunction#glaucoma#health
Eggs Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Women, New Study Finds
health8 days ago

Eggs Linked to Slower Cognitive Decline in Women, New Study Finds

A study published in Nutrients analyzed 890 adults over 55 from the Rancho Bernardo cohort and found women who ate eggs more than five times a week showed less decline in fluency and executive function over time, suggesting egg-borne nutrients like choline, vitamin B12, lutein and high-quality protein may support brain health. While the association is not proof of causation, experts note eggs are a brain-friendly, nutrient-dense option and can fit into a weekly diet (up to about seven eggs).

via AOL.com|
#brain-health#cognition#eggs
Month-Long Vegan Diet Linked to Slower Biological Aging, Study Finds
life-style-health-and-families19 days ago

Month-Long Vegan Diet Linked to Slower Biological Aging, Study Finds

A small study of about 50 adults (half vegan, half meat-eaters with similar calorie intake) found that a one-month vegan diet altered DNA methylation and slowed aging according to epigenetic clocks, with vegans showing lower neutrophils and higher CD4 T cells; researchers say nutrition can shape biology at the molecular level, but larger trials are needed to confirm long-term health benefits, and diet quality matters given concerns about processed vegan foods.

via The Independent|
#aging#diet#epigenetics
AI-written stories fool readers into thinking they're human
technology20 days ago

AI-written stories fool readers into thinking they're human

A Villanova University-led study (published via Cambridge University Press) compared three human-authored short stories with three AI-generated ones. In multiple experiments involving over 1,600 participants (plus groups of 424 and 481), readers often couldn’t reliably distinguish AI from human writing and frequently rated AI-generated stories highly when they were told they were human, revealing a bias that AI creativity is now harder to separate from human craft. Participants with higher AI literacy were better at spotting AI text, while general literary expertise didn’t help as much; AI prose tended to be clearer and more direct, whereas human writing remained subtler and more complex.

via BBC|
#artificial-intelligence#bias#literature
AI-crafted fiction beats human writing in reader ratings, study finds
technology20 days ago

AI-crafted fiction beats human writing in reader ratings, study finds

A study with 1,682 adults read six short stories (three AI-written, three human-written). On average, AI stories were rated more absorbing and of higher quality, though stories labeled as human tended to get higher marks. In follow-up tests, participants’ ability to distinguish AI from human writing hovered near chance (about 40–52% correct). Attitudes toward AI influenced ratings, and experts caution that AI is transforming writing, including potential AI/human co-authored novels.

via theguardian.com|
#ai#artificial-intelligence#literature
One 75-minute HIIT session per week rivals three workouts for fat loss, study finds
health22 days ago

One 75-minute HIIT session per week rivals three workouts for fat loss, study finds

A University of Hong Kong study found that a single 75‑minute HIIT workout each week reduced body fat and waist circumference about as much as splitting that 75 minutes into three workouts, suggesting total exercise time matters more than frequency. After four months, the once‑weekly group lost ~2.6% body fat vs ~3.5% in the thrice‑weekly group, with continued waist reductions at eight months. HIIT offers heart and metabolic benefits, but excessive sessions can disrupt cortisol; the weekend‑warrior approach could help busy people achieve fat loss.

via New York Post|
#exercise#fat-loss#health
Women shed more weight than men on GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, study finds
health26 days ago

Women shed more weight than men on GLP-1 drugs like Mounjaro, study finds

A study in Obesity reports that overweight or obese women on tirzepatide (Mounjaro) lost about 15% of body weight after 15 months, compared with ~11% for men. While younger participants (<45) tended to lose more, age wasn’t the strongest predictor. Greater weight loss occurred among those without Type 2 diabetes, who hadn’t used weight‑loss meds before, and at higher doses. Possible explanations include slower drug clearance in women and estrogen’s effects; broader meta-analyses also show women often lose more weight on GLP-1 therapies.

via New York Post|
#glp-1#health#study
Sleep Shortage Linked to About a Pound Weight Gain in Six Weeks
health29 days ago

Sleep Shortage Linked to About a Pound Weight Gain in Six Weeks

A Columbia University Irving Medical Center study followed 95 adults at risk for heart/metabolic disease through six weeks of adequate sleep and six weeks of about 90 minutes less sleep per night. Those restricting sleep gained about 1 pound on average and saw small waist increases, with more time spent sitting though exercise levels stayed similar. Fat and muscle didn’t change significantly, and intake wasn’t tracked, so the exact cause is unclear. Experts emphasize sleep’s central role in metabolism, noting menopause may heighten vulnerability, and researchers cite study limitations like small size and short duration.

via New York Post|
#health#metabolism#sleep