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Genetic discovery of 36 genes related to the pathophysiology of OCD and tics may lead to teh development of new treatments.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for September 3, 2026 Source:Genetic discovery may lead to treatments for OCD and tics Reference:Whole-exome sequencing in individuals with obsessive–compulsive disorder and chronic tic disorders identifies 36 large-effect risk genes
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AI-calculated brain age predicts dementia risk years before doctors can see it
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for August 21, 2026 Source:AI-calculated brain age predicts dementia risk years before doctors can see it Reference:Comparison of Brain Age With Standard MRI Assessment for Dementia Risk Stratification in Subjective and Mild Cognitive Impairment
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SuperAgers retain exceptional memory through mechanisms beyond genetics
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 27, 2026 Source:SuperAgers retain exceptional memory through mechanisms beyond genetics Reference:SuperAging is not the inverse of common-variant Alzheimer’s risk: evidence across genetic ancestries
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Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for July 23, 2026 Source:Newer GLP-1 medications may reduce alcohol-related hospitalization risk Reference:Association between GLP-1 receptor agonists and alcohol-related hospitalisations among adults with alcohol use disorder: multi-target trial emulation study.
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Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit at least in the short term.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 30, 2026 Source:Millions take omega-3 fish oil for brain health but a new study found no benefit Reference: CNS target engagement of high-dose DHA supplementation in older adults at risk for dementia: a randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
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Weight-loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea in Canada
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 26, 2026 Source:Weight-loss drug approved to treat sleep apnea in Canada
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There is no credible evidence to support this headline: “Why you should be brushing your teeth with your left hand to prevent dementia”
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 25, 2026 Source:Why you should be brushing your teeth with your left hand to prevent dementia
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An antipsychotic medication quetiapine used off-label as a sleep aid can affect sleep quality and concentration in untreated sleep apnea patients.
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 23, 2026 Source:A Commonly Used Sleep Aid May Have a Dangerous Side Effect Reference:Quetiapine modestly improves sleep and breathing but impairs next day performance in people with OSA and difficulty maintaining sleep: A randomized controlled trial
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Large psilocybin dose briefly improved dementia in case study of an 80 year-old woman. Larger controlled studies are required
Medical Mythbusting Commentary for June 15, 2026 Source:Large psilocybin dose briefly improved dementia in case study Reference:Transient multidomain functional improvement in advanced Alzheimer’s disease following high-dose psilocybin-containing mushroom administration: a case report