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07 May

New Study Suggests the Brain Continues Learning While in an Unconscious State

Researchers discover the brain is capable of sophisticated language processing while in an unconscious state from anesthesia.

06 May

Edibles + Alcohol: Hidden Driving Risks, Missed by Sobriety Tests

A new study finds combined use of pot edibles and alcohol leads to greater and longer-lasting driving impairment, and the combo could be missed by sobriety checks.

05 May

Newer Migraine Drugs Reduce Headache Days With Fewer Side Effects, Study Finds

A review in Annals of Internal Medicine finds most CGRP-targeted therapies cut migraine days by about two per month. Evidence for older medications was weaker, according to researchers.

TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says

TV, Movies Offer Flawed Depictions Of Autism, Add To Delayed Diagnosis, Study Says

Stereotypes of autistic men in films and TV could be contributing to delayed autism diagnosis of women and non-binary people, a new study argues.

Characters like Sheldon Cooper in "The Big Bang Theory" and Raymond Babbitt in "Rain Man" are designed to be immediately identifiable to people without autism, researchers said.

But these p...

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Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated

Opioid OD Survivors Have Triple Rate Of Repeat Overdoses Than Previously Estimated

People hospitalized for opioid overdose have a higher rate of subsequent OD than previously thought, a new study says.

Previously, it was estimated that about 6% of people who survived an opioid overdose wound up with a repeat overdose during the following year.

But new results indicate that 21% experience a repeat OD after an emerge...

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Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says

Super Shoes Might Increase Risk Of Running Injuries, Study Says

So-called “super shoes” have invaded the jogging paths of America, giving runners an extra spring in their step and trimming times posted at races and events.

But this advanced footwear technology (AFT) might have a darker side, a new study says.

The shoes cause subtle changes in running mechanics that have been linked to...

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Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies

Exposure Therapy Can Successfully Ease Peanut Allergies

Exposure therapy can successfully protect preschool children from peanut allergies, a new study says.

Children ages 1 to 3 fed small amounts of peanut daily slowly became accustomed to them, researchers reported May 6 in The Lancet Regional Health Europe.

“All children who followed the protocol achieved the goal of eat...

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New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State

New Study Suggests The Brain Can Continue Learning While In An Unconscious State

A new study is challenging what we know about the unconscious brain.

Researchers at Baylor College of Medicine found the brain may continue processing language — even under general anesthesia.

"Our findings show that the brain is far more active and capable during unconsciousness than previously thought," said co-author Dr. Sam...

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  • May 7, 2026
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Every 1,000 Steps After Surgery Cuts Complication Risk, Study Finds

Every 1,000 Steps After Surgery Cuts Complication Risk, Study Finds

People recovering from surgery have an easy way to boost their odds of a successful recuperation — take a stroll.

Every extra 1,000 steps a patient takes daily after surgery lowers their odds of complications, researchers reported May 6 in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

This link between extra steps a...

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