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Common Pain Reliever in Pregnancy May Raise Autism and ADHD Risk

Acetaminophen, one of the most widely used medications during pregnancy, may be linked to a higher risk of autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and…

Aug 14, 2025

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Jail Time Linked to Death Risk Even for Neighbors

Living in areas with high incarceration rates increases death risk for everyone—not just those who have been behind bars—according to new research tracking more than 3 million Americans over 11 years.

Jun 3, 2025

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AI Watches You Sleep: New Model Analyzes Over 1 Million Hours of Slumber

In the dimly lit sleep labs at Mount Sinai, machines quietly record the brain waves, breathing patterns, and heart rates of sleeping patients.

Mar 17, 2025

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Scientists Crack the Code for Delivering mRNA Medicine to the Brain

In a development that could transform treatment for neurological diseases, Mount Sinai researchers have engineered a way to deliver messenger RNA (mRNA) directly to the brain through a simple intravenous injection.

Feb 17, 2025

Brain & Behavior

Scientists Discover Brain's 'Peace Switch' That Can Turn Aggression into Friendship

In a discovery that could transform our understanding of social behavior, scientists have identified a specific brain region that acts like a master switch between aggressive and friendly interactions.

Feb 12, 2025

Brain & Behavior

New Method Delivers Medicine Past Brain's Natural Defense Shield

The human brain maintains a complex security system that keeps out harmful substances - but this same barrier also blocks life-saving medications.

Nov 25, 2024

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RNA inhibitor is shown safe and effective in reducing a wide range of cholesterol and triglyceride levels in the blood

A small interfering RNA (siRNA) investigational therapy that inhibits a gene involved in lipoprotein metabolism has been shown in a clinical trial led by Mount…

May 29, 2024

Brain & Behavior

New Protein Target Could Halt Alzheimer's Progression

Researchers have found a new way to potentially slow or stop Alzheimer's disease.

May 27, 2024

Health

Quality of care for patients who call 911 varies greatly across the United States

Emergency medical service (EMS) systems are not consistently providing optimal care based on new national standards of quality to patients who call 911, according to a new study from the Icahn School of Medicine of Mount Sinai.

Feb 13, 2024

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Fat burning during exercise varies widely between individuals

The best heart rate for burning fat differs for each individual and often does not align with the “fat burning zone” on commercial exercise machines, Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai researchers report.

Aug 11, 2023

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Potential New Treatment for REM Sleep Behavior Disorder, Offering Hope to Millions

A team of researchers from Mount Sinai has conducted what they describe as the first study to identify a new treatment for rapid eye movement (REM) sleep behavior disorder.

May 26, 2023

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Even after late start, anti-inflammatory drug protects against lethal inflammation from COVID

Mount Sinai researchers have found that a widely available and inexpensive drug targeting inflammatory genes has reduced morbidity and mortality in mice…

Mar 31, 2021