Israel’s threat to withhold NGO registrations is a blow to humanitarian aid [Médecins-Sans-Frontières]

Analog Hobbies: A New Self-Care Trend [Psychology Today]

The return of measles: how a once-vanquished disease is spreading again [The Guardian]

Digital Biofeedback & EDM (January 2026 Update)

Published in the current issue of Frontiers in Computer Science, a new survey explores how Electronic Dance Music is being used in "Biofeedback Loops."

The Findings: Researchers found that EDM’s predictable, high-energy BPM (Beats Per Minute) and repetitive "drops" are uniquely suited for AI-driven music therapy systems.

The Mechanism: These systems use consumer-grade wearables to track a patient's heart rate and cortisol levels, then use machine learning to modify the EDM track's frequency and tempo in real-time to stabilize the user's stress response. [Frontiers in Computer Science]

Ageing and EDM: Mental Health in Women 40+ (January 2026)

A study titled "Age is just a number: Persistent participation in Electronic Dance Music" (recently appearing in university research repositories for the 2026 cycle) examines the long-term mental health benefits of the EDM scene.

Social Connectedness: The study highlights that EDM serves as a "release from pressures of daily life" and provides a sense of community that acts as a protective factor against depression in older adults.

Therapeutic Escape: The "repetitive rhythms and hypnotic loops" of house and trance were found to induce a meditative state similar to traditional mindfulness therapy. [ResearchGate.Net]

What’s up, everybody! It’s Thursday, January 21st, 2026. It’s Medical Day, therefore I hope you had the chance to read medical journals, and write one, if you are a Doctor. Thanks!

Until Next Time!