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Researchers discovered higher than usual levels of the immune signaling molecule interleukin 1β (green) in neurons (outlined in red) from the brains of alcohol-dependent mice. Credit: Scripps ResearchA team of researchers at Scripps has uncovered findings that suggest a new potential target for developing drugs to treat alcohol use disorder.People with alcohol use disorder (AUD) experience a never-ending vicious cycle of changes in the brain and behavior. AUD can disrupt communication pathways in the brain, leading to an…

SINGAPORE—Economic activity in China rebounded in January and February as the country emerged from almost three years of tough Covid-19 controls, adding to signs of resilience in the global economy after the sudden collapse of two U.S. banks unnerved investors. The data suggest China’s expected recovery is broadly on track after posting one of its weakest years for growth in decades in 2022. A pickup in retail sales suggests consumption is taking over as the engine of growth while factories contend with sinking exports…

IVF, or in vitro fertilization, is a fertility treatment that helps couples who struggle with infertility to conceive a child. During IVF, an egg is fertilized by sperm in a laboratory dish, and the resulting embryo is then transferred to the uterus.Research from Texas A&M highlights the importance of broadening pre-pregnancy messaging to stress the reproductive risks associated with alcohol consumption by both prospective parents.According to research conducted in Dr. Michael Golding’s laboratory at Texas A&M…

Otezla® is a prescription medicine used to treat moderate to severe plaque psoriasis in adults. It works by inhibiting an enzyme called phosphodiesterase 4 (PDE4), which is involved in inflammation. It is important to note that this medicine is not approved for the treatment of alcohol use disorder, and more research is needed to determine its effectiveness and safety in this population. It is also important to consult a healthcare provider before taking any medication to treat alcohol use disorder.Researchers at Scripps…

OpinionChatGPT may have consumed as much electricity as 175,000 people in January 2023.Image: MidjourneyI recently wrote an article in which I guesstimated ChatGPT’s daily carbon footprint to the around 24 kgCO2e. With little information available at the time about ChatGPT’s user base, my estimate was based on the assumption that the ChatGPT service was running on 16 A100 GPUs. In lieu of recent reports that estimate that ChatGPT had 590 million visits in January , it’s likely that ChatGPT requires way more GPUs to servce…

Nominal significant results of different tiers. Multi-ethnic, prenatal alcohol exposure (PAE) level >1. Tier 1: PAE only before pregnancy; Tier 2a: PAE during first trimester, but abstinent during trimesters two and three; and Tier 2b: PAE during first trimester, or PAE during all trimesters. Red areas refer to inward changes while blue areas refer to outward changes of the face with respect to the geometric center of the head. Credit: Human Reproduction journalThrough the utilization of cutting-edge artificial…

Apple introduced its own Always-on display functionality for the iPhone in 2022, a feature Android phones had for years. But the Always-on display feature in iOS 16 works only on the iPhone 14 Pro and Pro Max to prevent battery drain on the entry-level models. I’ve explained more than once that Always-on display functionality is overkill on the iPhone, considering how fast you unlock it to access notifications. And that you should disable the feature the first chance you get to improve battery life, even though…

Oil prices have jumped after a drone attack targeted Iran and as China pledges to promote a consumption recovery which would support more fuel demand. OPEC+ is unlikely to tweak its current oil output policy when they meet virtually on February 1. (Reuters…

A new study from Keck Medicine of USC found that fast food consumption is associated with nonalcoholic fatty liver disease, a serious condition in which fat builds up in the liver. The study revealed that people with obesity or diabetes who consume 20% or more of their daily calories from fast food have severely elevated levels of fat in their liver compared to those who consume less or no fast food. The general population also has moderate increases of liver fat when one-fifth or more of their diet is fast food.Risk of…

Cannabis and alcohol are psychoactive substances that can have short and long-term effects on the body and mind. Cannabis, also known as marijuana, is usually smoked or vaporized and can produce a range of effects, including relaxation and altered perception. Alcohol is commonly consumed in beverages and can produce effects such as relaxation and impaired judgment. Both cannabis and alcohol can have negative effects when consumed in excess, including increased risk of accidents and injuries, impaired memory and cognitive…