New research from UTHealth Houston reveals that substance use disorders accelerate biological aging in the brain through substance-specific molecular mechanisms. The study, published in Genomic Psychiatry, identified distinct genetic and biological pathways that contribute to premature aging in individuals with alcohol, opioid, and stimulant use disorders, offering potential targets for future therapeutic interventions.

A newly published personal tribute in Brain Medicine offers a rare window into the remarkable life and influence of Dr. Seymour "Si" Reichlin, who turned 100 in June 2024. Written by former endocrine fellow Dr. Leonard Kapcala, the article chronicles their 48-year relationship and illuminates how Reichlin's brilliance, mentorship, and humanity shaped generations of neuroendocrinology researchers.

A new study identifying 56 non-clinical risk factors associated with sudden cardiac arrest (SCA), spanning lifestyle, physical measures, psychosocial factors, socioeconomic status, and the local environment, offers compelling evidence that improving these unfavorable profiles could prevent up to 63% of SCA cases. The article appearing in the Canadian Journal of Cardiology, published by Elsevier, provides new insights into how lifestyle and environmental factors can contribute to SCA prevention.

A new report led by Flinders University reveals that despite growing evidence of the widespread impact of poor sleep, the issue continues to be overlooked in national health policy.