A longitudinal study of 21,990 US adults found participants' most intense psychedelic experience on the Fourth of July reported decreased support for partisan violence. In contrast, experiences coinciding with national party conventions or Election Day led to increased support.
SourceSAGE·JournalPsychedelic Medicine·TypeObservational study·DateJul 4, 2026
A single-group implementation trial successfully introduced warfarin patient self-management in the US healthcare system, providing critically needed evidence to accelerate its implementation. The study's results support safe and effective patient self-management of anticoagulation therapy.
SourceJAMA Network·JournalJAMA Network Open·DateMar 19, 2026
A meta-analysis of longitudinal studies found that broad spiritual practices, such as attending religious services and meditation, were associated with a 13% reduced risk of hazardous drug and alcohol use. This reduction was greater (18%) among individuals attending religious services at least once per week.
SourceHarvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health·JournalJAMA Psychiatry·TypeMeta-analysis·DateFeb 18, 2026
A new study from Aarhus University finds that early puberty is associated with an increased risk of general psychological distress, psychiatric diagnoses, and the use of psychiatric medication. Girls who enter puberty early may have twice the risk of receiving psychiatric medication for mental health conditions compared to their peers.
SourceAarhus University·JournalJournal of Affective Disorders·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateFeb 17, 2026
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A recent scoping review found a positive correlation between alcohol, cocaine use, and cigarette use with problematic pornography use (PPU). The study suggests that individuals using these substances are more likely to exhibit PPU behaviors.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS Global Public Health·DateNov 12, 2025
A new study by Beni-Suef University in Egypt reveals that nearly half of undergraduate students use non-prescription weight loss supplements without prior medical consultation. The researchers found that many users were aware of potential health risks but continued taking the supplements due to social media and family influence.
SourceDe Gruyter·JournalInternational Journal of Adolescent Medicine and Health·TypeObservational study·DateOct 23, 2025
Research reveals nearly 10% of individuals with disabilities misused prescription drugs in the past year, compared to 4.4% without disabilities. Young adults and those with cognitive disabilities are particularly vulnerable to prescription drug misuse.
SourceWest Virginia University·JournalAmerican Journal of Preventive Medicine·TypeMeta-analysis·DateMar 4, 2025
Four plants eaten by western lowland gorillas in Gabon, also used by local traditional healers, show antibacterial and antioxidant properties. Researchers identify four plant species with promising targets for treating multidrug-resistant infections.
SourcePLOS·JournalPLOS ONE·TypeObservational study·DateSep 11, 2024
A new study suggests that even temporary increases in drinking can have lasting effects on bipolar symptoms, but the opposite isn't true. The research found that individuals with bipolar disorder who drink more than typical for them are more likely to experience an increase in depressive and/or manic symptoms over six months.
SourceMichigan Medicine - University of Michigan·JournalJAMA Network Open·TypeObservational study·DateJul 22, 2024
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A study by Kyoto University found that snow leopards consume the plant genus Myricaria in their feces when hungry. This suggests a link between prey and plant intake in these large alpine cat carnivores. The research provides insight into improved captive environments and suitable conservation plans for snow leopards.
SourceKyoto University·JournalRoyal Society Open Science·TypeData/statistical analysis·DateJun 6, 2024
A male Sumatran orangutan applied sap from a climbing plant with anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving properties to a facial wound, closing it within five days. This self-medication behavior may have originated in a common ancestor shared by humans and orangutans.
SourceMax-Planck-Gesellschaft·JournalScientific Reports·TypeObservational study·DateMay 2, 2024
A micro-longitudinal study found financial traders use caffeine and alcohol to regulate their sleep patterns. This self-medication approach balances the stimulating and sedating effects of these substances.
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Great bustards prefer to eat plants with chemical compounds that kill pathogens in vitro. Corn poppies and purple viper's bugloss contain antiprotozoal and nematicidal compounds, as well as antifungal agents.
SourceFrontiers·JournalFrontiers in Ecology and Evolution·TypeObservational study·DateNov 23, 2022
A study published in the Journal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs found that Army Guard soldiers who returned from deployment were at risk for heavy drinking. The rate of drinking among deployed Guard soldiers exceeded that of deployed military personnel, with combat exposure being a significant factor.
SourceJournal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs·JournalJournal of Studies on Alcohol and Drugs·TypeSurvey·DateMar 9, 2022
A study by Fuqua School of Business found that people who feel financially constrained experience less
SourceDuke University·JournalJournal of Consumer Research·TypeExperimental study·DateFeb 28, 2022
A large study found a significant link between salt-containing paracetamol and an increased risk of heart attacks, stroke, and death. Patients with high blood pressure who took sodium-containing paracetamol had a higher risk of cardiovascular disease and death compared to those taking non-sodium-containing paracetamol.
SourceEuropean Society of Cardiology·JournalEuropean Heart Journal·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 23, 2022
Researchers observed chimpanzees in Gabon applying insects to their wounds and those of others, demonstrating prosocial behaviors linked to empathy. The study suggests that these actions may be evidence of an innate capacity for selfless care in non-human primates.
SourceCell Press·JournalCurrent Biology·TypeObservational study·DateFeb 7, 2022
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A study by Arizona State University found that stress alone can lead to excessive drinking in women, while men only drink more when they've already consumed alcohol. The research highlights the importance of studying sex differences in alcohol consumption and challenges existing models developed primarily for men.
SourceArizona State University·JournalPsychology of Addictive Behaviors·TypeExperimental study·DateDec 13, 2021
Researchers observed red-fronted lemurs in Madagascar chewing on millipedes to rid themselves of intestinal parasites. The animals then rubbed the area around their genitals, anuses, and tails with the chomped millipedes to treat conditions like itching and weight loss.
A systematic review reveals widespread self-medication misuse in the Middle East, with pharmacies selling up to 97% of antibiotics without a prescription. The study emphasizes the need for improved policies and education to address this issue.
SourceWiley·JournalPharmacology Research & Perspectives·DateJun 19, 2017
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Researchers found that male great bustards consume toxic blister beetles to eliminate parasites and look healthier. This behavior is a mechanism of sexual selection, where males use cantharidin to show females their resistance to toxicity, potentially increasing reproductive success.
SourceSpanish National Research Council (CSIC)·JournalPLOS ONE·DateOct 22, 2014
Research attributes high smoking rates among mentally ill to brain susceptibility to addiction, not self-medication. The study found that psychiatric disease makes the brain more vulnerable to nicotine addiction, which has severe health consequences.
SourceIndiana University·JournalAddiction Biology·DateSep 27, 2013
Researchers found that animals use various methods to self-medicate, including learning and innate behaviors. This practice has significant implications for the ecology and evolution of animal hosts and their parasites.
SourceUniversity of Michigan·JournalScience·DateApr 11, 2013
A research study by the Rey Juan Carlos University in Madrid found that women are more likely to self-medicate than men in Spain. The study, published in Pharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety, revealed that 20.17% of Spaniards use medication without a medical prescription, with women accounting for 16.93% of those cases.
SourceSpanish Foundation for Science and Technology·JournalPharmacoepidemiology and Drug Safety·DateApr 14, 2011