Psychology & Intimacy Morning Cortisol Elevations Linked to Frequent Cannabis Use, Oregon State University Study Finds October 5, 2026 Rebecca Shoemaker New research emerging from Oregon State University suggests that individuals who engage in frequent cannabis consumption begin their days with significantly elevated levels of cortisol compared to non-users. Published in…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Shingles Vaccine Linked to Lower Dementia Risk Among Skilled Nursing Facility Residents October 3, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A significant new study published in the Annals of Internal Medicine suggests that the recombinant shingles vaccine, known as Shingrix, may offer neuroprotective benefits beyond its primary purpose of preventing…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Long-Term Use of Tadalafil for Prostate-Related Urinary Symptoms Linked to Increased Glaucoma Risk October 3, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A large-scale observational study published in the British Journal of Ophthalmology has unveiled a potential link between the long-term use of the medication tadalafil—widely recognized by the brand name Cialis—and…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Common Respiratory Bacterium Linked to Alzheimer’s Disease Progression Through Ocular and Brain Infection October 2, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A groundbreaking study conducted by researchers at Cedars-Sinai has identified a potentially critical link between a common respiratory bacterium and the progression of Alzheimer’s disease. Published in the journal Nature…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Shingles Vaccine Linked to Significant Reduction in Heart-Related Events for High-Risk Patients September 30, 2026 Susilo Ahmad New research presented at the American College of Cardiology’s Annual Scientific Session (ACC.26) reveals that individuals living with established heart disease may experience a profound secondary benefit from the shingles…
Human Sexuality Research & Journals After the lights go out: announcement-phase public relational expression and later continuity-oriented responses to an AI agent shutdown in an account-linked longitudinal study of Weibo posts September 28, 2026 Lina Irawan The unexpected discontinuation of artificial intelligence companions has increasingly forced users to confront the ephemeral nature of digital bonds, raising urgent questions about how people manage the sudden loss of…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Bioengineered Chewing Gum Offers Breakthrough Potential in Targeting Microbes Linked to Head and Neck Cancer September 28, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine have unveiled a promising advancement in oncology: a bioengineered chewing gum capable of significantly reducing the viral and bacterial loads…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Shingles Vaccination Linked to Lower Risk of Dementia in New Study of Older Adults September 26, 2026 Susilo Ahmad A significant study involving more than half a million older adults has uncovered a compelling association between the administration of the recombinant shingles vaccine, Shingrix, and a reduced incidence of…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Cialis linked to higher glaucoma risk in large study September 26, 2026 Susilo Ahmad The findings, which draw from an extensive analysis of patient health records, suggest that men utilizing tadalafil—a medication belonging to the phosphodiesterase type 5 inhibitor (PDE5i) class—over extended durations for…
Sexual Health & Medical Wellness Bioengineered Chewing Gum Offers Innovative Therapeutic Approach to Targeting Microbes Linked to Head and Neck Cancer September 20, 2026 Susilo Ahmad Researchers at the University of Pennsylvania’s School of Dental Medicine have unveiled a potentially transformative medical breakthrough: a bioengineered chewing gum designed to neutralize the specific viral and bacterial pathogens…