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“One of the great commandments of science is, ‘Mistrust arguments from authority.’ ... Too much faith in authority and too little in independent thinking.” — Carl Sagan Wise words from a great science author and communicator.

Could gum disease affect dementia risk? 🦷🧠 A review found harmful oral bacteria appear more often in people with Alzheimer’s, while protective bacteria decline. Oral health may matter more for brain health than we realised. 🎥 youtu.be/fF2eQ8vTi8k #Dementia #BrainHealth

🧠 Could the gut be the missing link in depression, anxiety, Alzheimer’s & Parkinson’s? Scientists are increasingly linking gut health to brain health. Read more: tinyurl.com/3hzu2dxd #GutBrainAxis #BrainHealth #MentalHealth #HumanReviewed

😴 Sleeping all night ≠ good sleep. Hidden breathing disruptions can: → change brain activity → affect attention And they often don’t show up on standard tests. Sleep is more complex than we think: tinyurl.com/2s3efpet #Sleep #SleepApnea

What if support only shows up when it’s most needed? Parenting programme for children with Autism → no early benefit 2 years later (COVID stress): ↓ parent stress ↓ child irritability Small effects, but interesting result. ▶️ youtu.be/Cxhf4W2duuo?si…

🧠 Stroke recovery ≠ just physical. 1 in 3 develop depression → worse long-term outcomes But recovery from depression improves survival + independence. Mental health matters. 5-minute read: tinyurl.com/57y6jjar #StrokeRecovery #MentalHealth

🧠 What if ADHD starts in the gut? Fewer “good” bacteria → fewer brain-supporting chemicals→ worse attention Restoring gut balance improved symptoms (early evidence!) 👉 6-minute read: tinyurl.com/5n6rjvuf #ADHD #Neuroscience #GutBrainAxis #MentalHealth

New summary from Mirror @sci_integrity: 🤖 Is AI fuelling false findings in science? New analysis found a surge in AI use in health studies using large datasets — many without proper statistical checks. ▶ youtu.be/mtfNwud6BB8 #MIRROR #MetaScience #AIinScience

New summary from Mirror @sci_integrity: Early-Bird Papers: Who Really Uses Preprints? They are rising, but unevenly. Global study shows physics still dominates. Some regions use preprints twice as much as others. ▶ youtu.be/XoBfwS4ci-Q #MIRROR #MetaScience #Preprints

New summary from Mirror @sci_integrity: Science improves when data is shared — but not all journals are on board yet. Review of 165 medical journals found only 36% allow data repositories. ▶ youtu.be/mEu9Xs7slZI #MIRROR #OpenScience #DataSharing #MetaScience

🧬🏫 Genes or upbringing? A large study shows children follow their parents in education because of both DNA and the home environment. Motivation and support at home matter as much as inherited ability. 👉 Summary: tinyurl.com/3rv8wjpu #Education #Parenting #Science

🎮🔥 Do violent video games make kids aggressive? A large UK study found no meaningful link between time spent playing violent games and aggressive behaviour. Sometimes the danger isn’t the game — it’s jumping to conclusions. ↓ tinyurl.com/22wthtxd #VideoGames

🎵🧠 Beyond the 27 Club Musicians face higher suicide risk — not because they’re “tortured geniuses”, but because of working conditions: insecurity, pressure, isolation. It’s public health and it’s preventable. youtu.be/hvDhJPu3pdg #MusicianMentalHealth #SuicidePrevention

🧠🏙️ Teenage depression isn’t one-size-fits-all A new video explains how body chemistry and inflammation may affect depression differently in girls and boys — and why girls are at higher risk during adolescence. youtu.be/VfKe4XcL7Ow #TeenMentalHealth #Depression #Neurosci

🌰🦠 Almonds & your gut A new study found almonds don’t dramatically change gut bacteria — but they do boost helpful gut chemicals and are easy to tolerate. Not a miracle. Still useful 🌰 👉 Summary: tinyurl.com/mvpecxmu #GutHealth #NutritionScience #Microbiome

🐶🧠 Your dog can sense “more” — without counting Brain scans show dogs naturally detect quantity, using an ancient system shared with humans. 👉 Summary: tinyurl.com/mvz285c7 #DogScience #Neuroscience #ScienceIsCute

📚🌍 Who really benefits from open access? Global study of 8M papers shows low-income countries lead in open access, while middle-income countries are priced out. Knowledge should be free — the system still isn’t fair. 👉 tinyurl.com/mszuezp3 #OpenScience #ResearchEquity

📱🧠 Parkinson’s care at home? A small study found that a smartphone exercise app was safe, well-used, and improved movement and thinking in people with Parkinson’s. Early evidence — promising for accessible home-based care. 👉 tinyurl.com/ybjkmxnt #Parkinsons #Neurology

🧠📵 Teens, time alone & the brain Just a few hours of isolation made teens’ brains more threat-sensitive. Phones and social media didn’t calm it — real people did. 👉 Summary: tinyurl.com/yuvs244f #TeenMentalHealth #Neuroscience #DigitalWellbeing

🧠🤰 MS & pregnancy A study of 95 women found no rise in stress, mood problems or fatigue during pregnancy. Higher depression risk only appeared when MS symptoms worsened. 👉 Summary: youtu.be/RCeQr4LuwKg #MS #Pregnancy #MentalHealth