Japanese researchers identify biological cause of long COVID brain fog

Scientists in Japan have discovered a key molecular change behind the brain fog experienced by many long COVID patients. Using advanced brain imaging, they found increased density of AMPA receptors linked to cognitive impairment. The findings, published on October 1, 2025, could lead to new diagnostics and treatments.

Ricky Rubio returns to ACB in Granada after break

6. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Ricky Rubio returned to the ACB League with Joventut Badalona in Granada, the same venue where he debuted 20 years ago. After 490 days away for mental health reasons, the Catalan point guard helped secure a win over Covirán Granada with 18 points in 19 minutes. The game symbolized his reunion with elite basketball following a year in a municipal league with friends.

Man arrested after stabbing police helmet in madrid

A 20-year-old man has been arrested in Madrid after barricading himself in a home with his younger brother and attacking a police officer with a knife. The officer emerged unharmed thanks to his helmet, during an operation in Puente de Vallecas. The attacker is suffering a psychotic episode and has been admitted to psychiatry.

Scientists identify five distinct sleep profiles and health links

Researchers have pinpointed five types of sleep patterns among young adults, each associated with specific mental health issues and brain activity differences. The study highlights how sleep disturbances, aid use, and short duration connect to cognition, emotions, and behaviors. These profiles offer new insights into sleep's broad impact on well-being.

Simon Amaya Price recounts his experience as a transgender desister

7. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Simon Amaya Price, featured in a documentary by IW Features, describes how he identified as transgender at age 14 but later desisted before any medical interventions. His story highlights psychological and social influences in a Boston suburb high school. Price attributes his desistance to family pushback and a college experience that challenged his views.

Harvard study links gut bacteria to lower anxiety levels

3. oktober 2025 Rapporteret af AI

Researchers at Harvard University have identified specific gut microbiome compositions associated with reduced anxiety in humans. The two-year study, published today, strengthens evidence for the gut-brain connection. This discovery opens doors to microbiome-based mental health interventions.