E-Cigarettes May Lead to Chronic Lung Diseases
Razi Berry E-cigarette use significantly increases a person’s risk of developing chronic lung diseases like asthma, bronchitis, emphysema or chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, according to new University of California – San Francisco research, the first longitudinal study linking e-cigarettes to respiratory illness in a sample representative of the entire U.S. adult population. First longitudinal study […]
Increase in Teen Overdose from Anxiety Meds
Razi Berry The number of teens taking, and overdosing from benzodiazepines, commonly prescribed anxiety medications, has risen dramatically over the past decade, according to a national study from Rutgers University-New Brunswick coauthored by Rutgers researchers. 54% increase in cases involving children ages 12 to 18 reported to U.S. Poison Control from 2000 to 2015 The […]
Artificial Sweetener NOT The Answer; May Lead to Weight Gain and Type 2 Diabetes
Razi Berry A $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes, according to researchers from the University of South Australia. $2.2 billion industry to help people lose weight through artificial sweeteners may be contributing to type 2 diabetes A recently published review led by UniSA […]
Brain Regions Smaller in Birth Control Users
Razi Berry Researchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, had significantly smaller hypothalamus volume, compared to women not taking the pill, according to a new study presented at the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA). Researchers found that women taking oral contraceptives […]
Weight Loss is Associated with Lower Risk of Breast Cancer
Razi Berry A large new study finds that women who lost weight after age 50 and kept it off had a lower risk of breast cancer than women whose weight remained stable, helping answer a vexing question in cancer prevention. Reduction in risk increased with the amount of weight lost The reduction in risk increased […]
Ketamine May Help Curb Drinking Habits in Alcoholics
Razi Berry A one-off dose of ketamine could help heavy drinkers reduce their alcohol intake, finds a new University College London experimental study. Could a shot of ketamine curb drinking in alcoholics? Giving a shot of ketamine to heavy drinkers after reactivating their drinking-related memories led to a rapid decrease in urges to drink and […]
Brain Fuses with Musical Rhythm
Razi Berry When listening to a song or watching a dance, humans tend to follow the rhythm of the music. This is because one fundamental aspect of music is its rhythm, the way we synchronize with the temporal regularities of a melody or a dance. A recent study explores how our brain fuses with musical […]
Regulation of Body Temp. May Also Help Regulate More Rapid Weight Loss
Razi Berry The brain mechanism that enables us to maintain a constant body temperature may also be the key to rapid weight loss, a new study finds. In experiments involving mice that were given a calorie-restricted diet, scientists at Scripps Research discovered that blocking a brain receptor that normally regulates body heat resulted in significant […]
Physical Touch Is Good for Intubated Infants
Razi Berry Critically ill infants who are old enough to move on their own but too young to cooperate with care instructions have been among the last to benefit from patient mobility initiatives. Results from a holding intervention in the pediatric intensive care unit (PICU) at Children’s Mercy Hospital, Kansas City, Missouri, may help change […]
Alcohol Drinking Patterns Affect Circadian Metabolism
Razi Berry Drinking alcohol is a widespread habit in modern society and can have serious metabolic consequences. Recent studies have uncovered the interplay between nutrition, metabolism and circadian rhythms. But, until now, little has been done to understand the effects of alcohol consumption on circadian metabolism. Alcohol consumption is a widespread habit and popular societal […]