The invisible burden of frontline workers
A new study published in JAMA Network Open has found that 9/11 first responders have dementia at a higher rate than other workers. Researchers believe this risk is due to the world trade center-related toxins the responders were exposed to during and after the terrorist attack. (Stony Brook University)
Quitting e-cigarettes may have just gotten a lot easier
The first clinical trial of a new drug, published in the American Journal of Preventive Medicine, shows a significant difference between the real and placebo groups. The medication, called Varenicline, is already FDA approved to help people stop smoking traditional cigarettes, and it could be the first approved option for quitting e-cigarettes. (Yale University)
Some newborn senses are more important than others
Smell and touch are the first senses that mammals have, allowing us to nurse and create bonds. A new mouse study in Science shows that the development of these perceptions in the first week of life form special patterns of brain activity. Researchers believe these circuits could be essential for other, non-olfactory related processing as well. This can be observed with newborns in the NICU, who are deprived of a sensory environment, and often have long-term cognitive issues. (University of Zurich)
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