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TLDR: A case study reveals a 70-year-old woman developed erotomanic delusions and attempted suicide following online romance fraud. Highlights: 70-year-old woman with persistent depressive disorder. Victim of online romance fraud involving a renowned musician’…
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Long COVID syndrome (LCS) is a complex, chronic condition that can arise after COVID-19 infection. Key facts about LCS: Affects an estimated 10-30% of COVID survivors Causes debilitating symptoms lasting months to years after initial infection Impacts nearly e…
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Cold stimulus headache, commonly known as “brain freeze”, is a curious and understudied phenomenon that many of us have experienced when eating or drinking something cold too quickly. Though brief and benign, these headaches provide insight into how the brain…
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Visual snow syndrome (VSS) is a perplexing neurological condition characterized by seeing static-like flickering dots across the entire visual field. While much remains unknown about this rare disorder, research continues to uncover clues about potential cause…
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Aspartame is an artificial sweetener found in over 6,000 food products. While it provides a sweet taste without calories, emerging research suggests aspartame may negatively impact brain health and function. Key Facts: Aspartame is made up of phenylalanine, as…
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Extreme sports like rock climbing are often described as “addictive” – but is this just a figure of speech or is there scientific evidence that these sports can produce addiction-like behaviors? A new study took a deep dive into this question, examining withdr…
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Cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS) is a newly recognized condition causing severe nausea and vomiting in long-term cannabis users. Key facts about CHS: Repeated, uncontrollable vomiting is the main symptom Occurs in long-term heavy cannabis users Exact cause…
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A new study finds that cannabis use disorder is prevalent among adults who use cannabis for medical or nonmedical reasons in Washington state, where recreational cannabis use is legal. The research shows that over 20% of primary care patients who reported cann…
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Modafinil is a prescription medication often used off-label as a ‘smart drug’ to boost focus and concentration. While thought to have low potential for abuse, emerging case reports reveal that modafinil may be more addictive than previously believed. What is M…
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Phenibut is a substance that acts on the brain and can cause dependence and addiction. Stopping phenibut suddenly after regular use leads to a withdrawal syndrome with potentially serious health consequences. What is Phenibut? Phenibut is a central nervous sys…
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