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Researchers at the Salk Institute have identified neural mechanisms that connect physical pain sensation to emotional processing, helping explain individual differences in pain perception. The discovery may lead to new therapeutic targets for chronic pain conditions like fibromyalgia and PTSD that do not rely on addictive medications.
Researchers exposed male rats to DEHP, a plasticizer found in medical devices and toys, during early life and observed lasting anxiety-like behaviors in adulthood, including avoidance of open spaces and freezing responses. This animal study suggests potential long-term neurobiological effects of early plastic chemical exposure, though human clinical translation remains to be established.
Study found anxiety and insomnia associated with reduced natural killer cells in young Saudi women, with greater anxiety correlating to lower NK cell counts. Suggests stress may suppress immune function through measurable cellular changes.
