Research Keyword: therapeutic intervention

Social pain: A systematic review on interventions

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This study reviews different treatments for social pain—the emotional hurt from rejection and social exclusion. Researchers found that regular pain reliever acetaminophen, mindfulness meditation, and the psychedelic compound psilocybin can reduce social pain, while placebo pills also help when people believe they work. Interestingly, combining acetaminophen with forgiveness works better than either alone, suggesting that both physical and emotional pain may use similar brain pathways.

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Enhancing Environmental and Human Health Management Through the Integration of Advanced Revitalization Technologies Utilizing Artificial Intelligence

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This paper describes how combining artificial intelligence with environmental monitoring can help us better understand how pollution harms our health. The authors propose a seven-step system that collects data on pollution levels in air, water, and soil alongside health information from communities. By using AI to analyze these massive datasets together, scientists and doctors can more quickly identify which pollutants are causing specific health problems and design better treatments for affected people and environments.

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A systematic review to assess the use of psilocybin in the treatment of headaches

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Researchers reviewed eight studies examining whether psilocybin, a naturally occurring psychedelic compound found in certain mushrooms, could treat various types of headaches and migraines. Most studies found that psilocybin provided clinically significant relief, with participants experiencing improvements in how often they got headaches, how intense they were, and how long they lasted. However, some users experienced side effects like hallucinations or temporary increases in anxiety, and the compound remains illegal in most countries, limiting current research.

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From Microbes to Myocardium: A Comprehensive Review of the Impact of the Gut-Brain Axis on Cardiovascular Disease

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Your gut bacteria play a surprising role in heart health through a communication network called the gut-brain axis. When the balance of gut bacteria is disrupted (dysbiosis), it can lead to heart disease, high blood pressure, and clogged arteries. Beneficial bacteria produce helpful compounds like short-chain fatty acids that reduce inflammation and protect blood vessels, while harmful bacteria produce compounds that increase heart disease risk. Simple interventions like eating more fiber, taking probiotics, managing stress, and exercising can help maintain a healthy gut microbiome and improve heart health.

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The progress of the microbe-gut-brain axis in sepsis-associated encephalopathy

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Sepsis can cause brain dysfunction called sepsis-associated encephalopathy, leading to memory problems and confusion in about one-third to two-thirds of sepsis patients. The bacteria in your gut communicate with your brain through multiple pathways, and when sepsis disrupts this communication, it causes harmful inflammation in the brain. Treatments like probiotics and transplanting healthy gut bacteria from donors show promise in animal studies and early human trials for improving memory and cognitive function after sepsis.

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