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DATE: July 17, 2025 at 07:00PM
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DATE: July 17, 2025 at 04:00PM
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TITLE: Cannabis alternative 9(R)-HHC may be as potent as THC, study in mice suggests

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A new study published in the Journal of Psychopharmacology shows that a specific type of hexahydrocannabinol, known as 9(R)-HHC, produces behavioral and psychoactive effects in mice that closely resemble those of delta-9-tetrahydrocannabinol—the main psychoactive component in cannabis. The researchers also found that another form, 9(S)-HHC, produces far weaker effects, suggesting that different types of HHC may have very different effects on users.

Hexahydrocannabinol, or HHC, is a synthetic cannabinoid that has appeared in recent years in hemp-derived products sold online and in stores. It is often marketed as a legal alternative to marijuana, especially in regions where cannabis remains illegal. While tetrahydrocannabinol, or THC, has been extensively studied and is regulated in many places, far less is known about HHC—including its effects on the brain, its potential for abuse, or its safety in humans.

HHC is not a single compound but a group of related molecules. Two common forms, or epimers, of HHC are 9(R)-HHC and 9(S)-HHC. These epimers are mirror-image versions of each other, meaning they have the same atoms but are arranged differently in space. This subtle difference in structure can lead to very different effects in the body. The goal of the study was to determine whether each of these two forms of HHC produces the same kinds of behavioral effects seen with THC.

To find out, researchers from RTI International and the U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration conducted a series of behavioral experiments in male mice. One set of experiments used what is known as the cannabinoid tetrad test, a method that measures four classic effects of cannabinoids in rodents: reduced movement, decreased sensitivity to pain, lowered body temperature, and catalepsy, which is a type of rigid immobility. These effects are considered indicators that a compound is activating cannabinoid receptors in the brain.

Another set of experiments tested whether the mice could recognize the effects of the different compounds. In this part of the study, mice were trained to distinguish between injections of THC and injections of a neutral solution. The animals learned to nose-poke in different areas of a test chamber depending on which compound they had received. Once the mice had learned this discrimination, the researchers tested whether they would respond to the HHC compounds as if they were THC. If they did, it would suggest the animals perceived HHC as producing similar psychoactive effects.

In the tetrad tests, both THC and 9(R)-HHC produced strong and consistent effects across all four measures. Mice that received either compound moved less, showed reduced sensitivity to pain, had lower body temperatures, and spent more time in a rigid posture. These results suggest that 9(R)-HHC engages cannabinoid receptors in the brain in a manner similar to THC.

In contrast, 9(S)-HHC produced only two of the four effects. It lowered body temperature and increased immobility, but did not reliably reduce movement or block pain. It also required higher doses to produce any effects at all, indicating it was much less potent than either THC or 9(R)-HHC.

The drug discrimination experiments told a similar story. Mice trained to recognize THC responded to 9(R)-HHC as if it were the same drug, but only at moderate to high doses. This suggests that 9(R)-HHC has similar psychoactive properties and could potentially be misused in the same way as THC. The 9(S)-HHC compound, by contrast, only partially substituted for THC, and only at high doses. Even then, the mice showed decreased motivation and signs of toxicity, including lethargy and significant drops in response rate.

The results suggest that 9(R)-HHC has a high potential to mimic the psychoactive and behavioral effects of THC in humans, while 9(S)-HHC may be less likely to do so—unless taken in large amounts. Notably, the mice given very high doses of 9(R)-HHC sometimes experienced seizures, tremors, and muscle stiffness, and half of the animals exposed to the highest dose died several days after testing. Although the exact cause of death is unknown, the researchers noted that delayed lethality is unusual in cannabinoid studies.

The study also highlights how differences in chemical structure can lead to large differences in how a compound behaves in the brain. While 9(R)-HHC and 9(S)-HHC are nearly identical in terms of their atomic composition, only the 9(R) version showed clear signs of psychoactivity across all tests. This suggests that the ratio of these epimers in consumer HHC products could have a strong impact on how those products affect users. Prior analyses of commercial products have found wide variation in this ratio, ranging from less than one part 9(R)-HHC for every five parts 9(S)-HHC, to more than two parts 9(R) for every one part 9(S).

Although the study was conducted in mice, the findings raise important questions about the use and regulation of HHC products in humans. Since 9(R)-HHC behaves much like THC, it may have similar risks—including the potential for abuse, negative cognitive or psychiatric effects, and physical side effects such as hypothermia and lethargy. The authors note that additional studies are needed to evaluate these risks in humans.

The researchers also point out several limitations. The experiments only included male mice, so it is unknown whether female animals or humans would show the same responses. The study did not assess whether the compounds produce tolerance or withdrawal symptoms with repeated use, although early surveys suggest that HHC products may trigger more withdrawal symptoms than THC. The findings also cannot speak to long-term safety, as only single doses were used.

Future research will need to explore the effects of repeated exposure, possible dependence, sex differences, and other health risks related to HHC use. Studies in humans will also be needed to determine whether the psychoactive effects observed in mice translate to the human experience.

The study, “Cannabimimetic and discriminative stimulus effects of hexahydrocannabinols in mice,” Julie A. Marusich, Cassandra Prioleau, and Luli R. Akinfiresoye.

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DATE: July 17, 2025 at 02:54PM
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DATE: July 17, 2025 at 02:00PM
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TITLE: A single dose of lamotrigine causes subtle changes in emotional memory

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A single dose of lamotrigine, a drug often prescribed to prevent depressive episodes in people with bipolar disorder, was found to shift emotional memory in a more positive direction in a group of healthy volunteers. The research, published in Psychological Medicine, suggests that lamotrigine may influence how people recall self-relevant emotional information, but does not appear to broadly alter emotional processing or mood in the short term.

Lamotrigine is an anticonvulsant medication that has been approved for the long-term maintenance treatment of bipolar disorder, particularly to help prevent future episodes of depression. Unlike many treatments used for bipolar disorder, which are more effective in controlling mania, lamotrigine has shown more consistent results in reducing depressive relapses. Despite its established role in clinical practice, little is known about how lamotrigine affects the psychological processes that might contribute to mood regulation, especially emotional memory and perception.

The motivation behind this new study was to examine how lamotrigine might affect emotional cognition in people without mood disorders. The idea is based on findings from research on antidepressants, which have been shown to shift emotional biases toward the positive end of the spectrum—such as remembering more positive than negative words or facial expressions—sometimes even before changes in mood are noticeable. Since lamotrigine is also used to stabilize mood and prevent depression in bipolar disorder, the researchers wanted to know if it could produce similar effects on emotional information processing.

To explore this question, researchers from the University of Oxford and the University of Minho recruited 36 healthy adults aged 18 to 40. None of the participants had a history of psychiatric or neurological illness, and all underwent medical and psychological screening before being included in the study. The participants were randomly assigned to receive either a single 300 milligram dose of lamotrigine or a placebo. The study was double-blind, meaning neither the participants nor the researchers knew who received which treatment until after the experiment was completed.

Three hours after taking the dose, participants completed a series of computerized tasks from the Oxford Emotional Test Battery. These tasks are designed to measure how people perceive and remember emotionally charged information, such as facial expressions, emotionally toned words, or emotionally relevant memories. Participants also filled out questionnaires throughout the experiment to track their mood, anxiety, and any physical side effects.

The central finding of the study came from a task that tested how many emotional words participants could recall. In an earlier part of the test battery, participants had been shown a series of personality-related words—some positive, like “kind,” and some negative, like “bossy”—and were asked to imagine someone using these words to describe them. Later, they were asked to recall as many of those words as possible. The participants who received lamotrigine recalled more positive words than negative ones, whereas the placebo group did not show this same bias. This shift in memory recall suggests that lamotrigine may promote a more positive interpretation of self-relevant emotional content, at least temporarily.

This effect is consistent with a growing body of research on how antidepressant medications seem to work. Some studies suggest that improving how people process emotional information—especially information about themselves—is an early step in how these medications help lift mood over time. The theory is that people with depression often focus more on negative information, and reversing that tendency may help change their outlook and reduce symptoms. If lamotrigine also produces a similar positive bias, this could offer insights into why it is helpful in managing depression in bipolar disorder.

Notably, lamotrigine did not produce broader changes across other tasks in the emotional battery. There were no significant effects on how participants recognized facial expressions, categorized emotional words, or shifted attention toward emotional content. The drug also did not affect self-reported mood or anxiety during the course of the experiment. This pattern suggests that the observed effect was specific to emotional memory, rather than a general change in emotional perception or subjective feeling.

Although the study found a statistically significant effect on emotional memory, the researchers acknowledge that the results should be interpreted with caution. The sample size was relatively small, and the positive memory bias was the only significant effect among a larger group of emotional tasks. The researchers did not adjust their statistical analysis to account for testing multiple outcomes, which increases the chance of false positives. In addition, the group that received lamotrigine reported more side effects, even before taking the drug, and showed higher levels of trait anxiety. These imbalances between groups may have influenced the results, although the researchers conducted follow-up analyses to control for them.

Importantly, the study was conducted in healthy participants, not people with bipolar disorder or depression. While using a healthy sample allows researchers to examine the direct effects of a drug without the confounding influence of illness, it also means the findings may not fully translate to clinical populations. Emotional processing in people with mood disorders may be shaped by different mechanisms, and drugs like lamotrigine could work differently in those contexts.

Even so, the study offers an initial look at how lamotrigine might affect emotional cognition, supporting the idea that its antidepressant-like effects could involve a subtle reshaping of memory processes. In particular, the increase in recall of positive self-descriptive words may reflect a short-term cognitive shift that, over time, could help reduce vulnerability to depressive thinking. Previous research in patients with bipolar disorder has found that depressive episodes are often accompanied by a focus on negative self-concepts and difficulty recalling positive personal memories. A drug that helps tip the balance back toward positive emotional content could contribute to more stable mood regulation.

There is also support from animal and human studies suggesting that lamotrigine may have effects on learning and memory. In mice, the drug has been shown to improve memory performance in certain tasks. In clinical settings, children and adults with bipolar disorder have shown improvements in working memory after extended treatment with lamotrigine. The current findings build on this earlier work by suggesting that the drug may also influence emotional aspects of memory, at least in the short term.

Future research will need to explore whether this positive memory bias extends beyond healthy participants and whether it is seen with repeated dosing. It will also be important to determine whether these cognitive shifts are linked to real-world clinical benefits, such as reduced depressive symptoms or fewer relapses in people with bipolar disorder. To answer those questions, larger studies in clinical populations using longer treatment periods and broader cognitive testing will be necessary.

The study, “A single dose of lamotrigine induces a positive memory bias in healthy volunteers,” was authored by Tarek Zghoul, Pilar Artiach Hortelano, Alexander Kaltenboeck, Lucy Wright, Guy M. Goodwin, Liliana P. Capitão, and Catherine J. Harmer.

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DATE: July 17, 2025 at 12:00PM
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TITLE: Infants show lower stress when carried by mothers instead of being in a stroller, study finds

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A study of infants in the Netherlands found that, after a mock bath, infants’ stress levels decreased more quickly when their mothers carried them in a chest carrier compared to when they were placed in a pram. This effect occurred regardless of whether the mothers were walking in nature or staying indoors. In contrast, mothers experienced lower stress levels when they remained indoors. The research was published in the Journal of Environmental Psychology.

Infants depend heavily on their caregivers to regulate their responses to stress. When distressed or uncomfortable, they communicate their needs through crying, facial expressions, and body movements. Responsive caregivers interpret these cues and offer comfort through actions like holding, rocking, or feeding.

Physical closeness—such as being held or carried—helps lower an infant’s heart rate and cortisol levels. Touch, warmth, and soothing voices from caregivers activate calming systems in the infant’s brain. This process, known as “co-regulation,” occurs when the caregiver’s presence and actions help stabilize the infant’s physiological and emotional state.

Through repeated experiences of sensitive caregiving, infants begin to learn how to manage their emotions. These interactions foster trust and support the development of secure attachment. Over time, infants internalize these soothing experiences and gradually become better at regulating themselves.

Study author Nicole Rheinheimer and her colleagues aimed to explore whether a 30-minute outdoor walk would help infants regulate stress after a mild laboratory stressor, compared to staying indoors. They also examined whether being carried in a chest carrier, as opposed to riding in a pram, made a difference. In addition, they investigated whether walking through nature had distinct effects compared to remaining indoors.

The study involved 101 mother-infant pairs recruited via social media and flyers. Mothers received a 25-euro voucher for participating and a book for their infant. The researchers divided participants into four groups. All groups were instructed to give their infant a “mock bath”—undressing the infant, “washing” them with a dry cloth, weighing them, and dressing them again—for 12 minutes. This procedure was intended to serve as a mild stressor.

Afterward, two groups went for a 30-minute walk through a green city forest. One group carried their infants in chest carriers (group 1), while the other used prams (group 2). The remaining two groups stayed indoors. One group carried their infants (group 3), and the other used prams (group 4).

During the experiment, the researchers collected saliva samples from mothers and infants at several time points to measure cortisol levels—a marker of stress. Mothers also completed mood assessments after the mock bath and again after the walk or indoor rest period. The researchers recorded how long the infants slept during the study as well.

The results showed that infants carried in chest carriers experienced a greater decrease in cortisol levels than those placed in prams, regardless of whether their mothers walked outdoors or stayed indoors. Infants whose mothers carried them while walking outdoors also slept longer than those who stayed indoors in a pram.

Mothers who carried their infants also experienced greater decreases in cortisol compared to those who used prams. However, mothers who remained indoors showed a larger reduction in cortisol levels than those who went for a walk.

“The current study points towards the potential benefits of outdoor walking in a natural green environment and infant carrying for infants’ stress levels and sleep as well as for mothers’ stress levels and vigor. In light of these positive effects, the findings may inspire future research on time spent outdoors during infancy,” the study authors concluded.

The study contributes to the scientific understanding of the physiological aspects of mother-infant interactions. However, study authors note that the infants did not show an increase in cortisol levels after the “mock bath”, indicating that this procedure did not cause stress, but also that the observed decreases did not represent a recovery from that stressor.

The paper, “Effects of outdoor walking and infant carrying on behavioral and adrenocortical outcomes in mothers and infants,” was authored by Nicole Rheinheimer, Stefania V. Vacaru, Simone Kühn, and Carolina de Weert.

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TITLE: Tai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomnia

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Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms.

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ScienceDailyTai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomniaYoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms.

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TITLE: It’s not that you look—it’s when: The hidden power of eye contact

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A groundbreaking study from Flinders University reveals that it's not just making eye contact that matters, but precisely when and how you do it. By studying interactions between humans and virtual partners, researchers discovered a powerful gaze sequence that makes people more likely to interpret a look as a call for help. Even more surprising: the same response pattern held true whether the "partner" was human or robot, offering insights into how our brains instinctively process social cues.

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ScienceDailyIt’s not that you look—it’s when: The hidden power of eye contactA groundbreaking study from Flinders University reveals that it's not just making eye contact that matters, but precisely when and how you do it. By studying interactions between humans and virtual partners, researchers discovered a powerful gaze sequence that makes people more likely to interpret a look as a call for help. Even more surprising: the same response pattern held true whether the "partner" was human or robot, offering insights into how our brains instinctively process social cues.

DATE: July 17, 2025 at 03:46AM
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TITLE: Tai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomnia

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Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms.

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ScienceDailyTai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomniaYoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms.

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TITLE: Tai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomnia

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Yoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms.

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ScienceDailyTai chi, yoga, and jogging rival pills for beating insomniaYoga, Tai Chi, walking, and jogging may be some of the best natural remedies for improving sleep and tackling insomnia, according to a large analysis comparing various treatments. While cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) remains effective, exercise-based approaches—especially Tai Chi—were shown to deliver significant improvements in total sleep time, efficiency, and reducing how long people stay awake after falling asleep. Yoga stood out for boosting overall restfulness, and jogging helped ease insomnia symptoms.

DATE: July 17, 2025 at 02:19AM
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TITLE: It’s not that you look—it’s when: The hidden power of eye contact

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ScienceDailyIt’s not that you look—it’s when: The hidden power of eye contactA groundbreaking study from Flinders University reveals that it's not just making eye contact that matters, but precisely when and how you do it. By studying interactions between humans and virtual partners, researchers discovered a powerful gaze sequence that makes people more likely to interpret a look as a call for help. Even more surprising: the same response pattern held true whether the "partner" was human or robot, offering insights into how our brains instinctively process social cues.

TRIGGER WARNING: Military Psychology

DATE: July 17, 2025 at 09:38AM
SOURCE: THE CENTER FOR DEPLOYMENT PSYCHOLOGY

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t.coStaff Perspective: “Do you have children?” The Milspouse Elephant in the Room | Center for Deployment PsychologyLife as a military spouse is synonymous with frequent moves, starting over, and re-establishing connections. For a large portion of my married life, each PCS (Permanent Change of Station) and the initial social functions that followed brought with it a certain angst related to connecting- especially with other military spouses. Although I knew the intent was to meet, interact, and form connections, there tended to be an “elephant in the room” at each of these gatherings.

DATE: July 17, 2025 at 06:30AM
SOURCE: DIGITALHEALTH.NET

TITLE: Digital Health Coffee Time Briefing ☕

URL: digitalhealth.net/2025/07/digi

This morning's Coffee Time Briefing includes how trusts are delivering on a neighbourhood health service and investment for Portal Biotech.

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DATE: July 17, 2025 at 05:02AM
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TITLE: My Memory Loss Is Affecting My Relationship

URL: nytimes.com/2025/07/17/well/mi

Ask the Therapist columnist Lori Gottlieb advises a reader who wants his spouse to be more compassionate about his worsening recall.

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The New York Times · My Memory Loss Is Affecting My RelationshipPar Lori Gottlieb

DATE: July 17, 2025 at 04:30AM
SOURCE: STAT NEWS MENTAL HEALTH

TITLE: An overlooked demographic has the highest suicide risk — and it’s been rising

URL: statnews.com/2025/07/17/suicid

After a decade-long rise in suicide rates among young Americans — and with depression diagnoses soaring in this age group during the pandemic — the U.S. surgeon general issued a report in 2021 warning about the “devastating” state of youth mental health. The American Psychological Association declared it a “crisis.” It was part of a prolonged advocacy campaign to raise awareness about the problem and possible solutions, and finally, in 2022 and 2023, there were signs of success: Suicide rates for teens and young adults began to fall.

Meanwhile, another demographic has gone largely overlooked. The people most at risk from suicide aren’t those in crisis in adolescence or midlife, but men age 75 and older. Some 38.2 deaths per 100,000 among men age 75 to 84 are by suicide, which increases to 55.7 among those over 85, according to data from CDC — more than 16 times the suicide rate for women in the same age group. Researchers are calling for a public health effort, much like the one to treat youth mental health, to help address suicide in older men.

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STAT · An overlooked demographic has the highest suicide risk — and it’s been risingThe people most at risk from suicide aren’t adolescents in angst or those experiencing a midlife lull, but men age 75 and older.

DATE: July 17, 2025 at 03:30AM
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TITLE: Medicus EPR solution goes live at Wilmslow Health Centre

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Wilmslow Health Centre has gone live with the Medicus Health electronic patient record (EPR) over the space of one weekend.

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Digital Health · Medicus EPR solution goes live at Wilmslow Health CentreWilmslow Health Centre has gone live with the Medicus Health electronic patient record (EPR) over the space of one weekend.