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Sex Differences in Dementia Risks Reveal Stronger Cognitive Impacts in Women

Researchers from the University of California San Diego have found that women not only experience a higher burden of certain modifiable dementia risk factors, but also appear more vulnerable to their effects on cognitive function.

Leucovorin Prescriptions for Children with Autism Surged After Public Attention

National study found use of the drug rose sharply following major media coverage and later White House promotion, despite limited large-scale evidence for autism treatment.

Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women

Sleep complaints may be an early warning sign of Alzheimer’s disease risk in older women. Sleep complaints may serve as a low-cost, early warning sign of Alzheimer’s risk and a potential target for prevention efforts.

Teens View Cannabis as Less Harmful Than Alcohol, Vapes and Cigarettes

Adolescents in California consistently perceive cannabis as less harmful than other commonly used substances, according to a new study analyzing data from two large statewide school surveys.

National Institutes of Health Grant Terminations Disproportionately Impact Minority Scientists

Survey of nearly 1,000 researchers whose grants were cut shows BIPOC, LGBTQ+ and women investigators faced higher odds of targeted equity-related terminations, raising concerns about long-term impacts on the U.S. scientific workforce

Cannabis Microdosing More Common Than Psychedelics Among US Adults, National Survey Finds

Researchers from UC San Diego have found that microdosing — taking very small amounts of psychoactive substances — is more common among U.S. adults than previously recognized, with cannabis leading by a wide margin.

Water Molecules Found to Actively Drive Gene Transcription Process

Water molecules play an active, essential role in gene transcription, helping RNA polymerase II carry out the chemical steps needed to read DNA and build RNA.

Anti-Vaping Advertisements and Lung Injury News Coverage Helped Reverse Trend in Teen Vaping

Researchers at UC San Diego found that both anti-vaping advertising and widespread news coverage of a 2019 lung-injury outbreak tied to vaping were significantly associated with increased quit attempts among teen vapers and reduced openness to vaping among teens who had never tried it.

UC San Diego Study Links Diabetes to Early Alzheimer’s-related Changes in the Blood of Latino Adults

Large community study suggests simple blood tests could help identify dementia risk earlier in Latino populations disproportionately affected by diabetes and limited health care access.

Largest US Study Finds Teen Cannabis Use Linked to Slower Cognitive Development

Researchers from UC San Diego found that teenagers who begin using cannabis show slower gains in thinking and memory skills as they grow.

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