Herbal Remedies to Banish Depression
Long before the development of prescription antidepressant medications such as Prozac, Zoloft, Tofranil, and Lexapro,…
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Exercise May Help Protect Against and Reduce the Symptoms of Depression
Think about how good you feel after a brisk walk, a night of dancing, or…
Haiti cholera outbreak ‘stopped in its tracks’
After a nine-year long cholera outbreak in Haiti that killed close to 10,000 people, this…
Opioid dependence found to permanently change brains of rats
Approximately one-quarter of patients who are prescribed opioids for chronic pain misuse them, with five…
‘Jumping genes’ help stabilize DNA folding patterns
The DNA molecule inside the nucleus of any human cell is more than six feet…
Blue-emitting diode demonstrates limitations and promise of perovskite semiconductors
Halide perovskites have garnered attention because they’re highly efficient at capturing energy in solar cells…
Early life adversity and opioid addiction
Individuals with a history of early life adversity (ELA) are disproportionately prone to opioid addiction….
STAT Plus: Another patient charity settles charges it helped drug makers pay Medicare kickbacks
After a contentious, two-year battle with federal authorities, a patient charity called Patient Services agreed…
How fast can biotech come up with a vaccine for the latest outbreak?
The deadly outbreak of a novel coronavirus has sparked a race among biotech companies, each…
STAT Plus: What does the latest twist in the Sarepta saga mean for the future of the FDA? We discuss
Earlier this week, the Food and Drug Administration released documents that reveal a schism within…
New coronavirus can cause infections with no symptoms and sicken otherwise healthy people, studies show
Two papers published Friday in the journal the Lancet offer some of the first rigorous…
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STAT Plus: Insys founder gets 5½ years in jail for his role in fentanyl prescription scheme
The founder of Insys Therapeutics was sentenced to 5½ years in federal prison Thursday for…
‘Traumatic as hell’: Patients describe what it’s like to be restrained in the ER
Sometimes, in especially intense moments in the emergency room, a staffer might have to take…
CDC reports second U.S. case of novel virus spreading in China
A second case of the new infection emerging from China has been discovered in the…
STAT Plus: Pharmalittle: Drug makers spent $120 million lobbying Congress in 2019; more investors are bullish in Biogen’s Alzheimer drug
And so, another working week will soon draw to a close. Not a moment too…
Scientists capture molecular maps of animal tissue with unprecedented detail
Scientists have refined a technique called mass spectrometry imaging (MSI) that translates reams of data…
Junior doctor who was convicted of downloading child pornography is struck off
A junior doctor who worked in paediatrics before his arrest and conviction for downloading child…
China coronavirus: what do we know so far?
Since reports of a mysterious pneumonia-like condition began circulating in December, the public health world…
US executive heart screening programmes violate “do not harm” rule, say medics
US “executive screening programmes” offer expensive cardiovascular testing even though the tests are not justified…
Bridget Concepta “Connie” Fahey
bmj;368/jan24_19/m267/FAF1faBridget Concepta “Connie” Fahey (née MacDonagh) was part of the Irish medical generation who migrated…
WHO’s rollout of malaria vaccine in Africa: can safety questions be answered after only 24 months?
Key messagesPhase III trials of the RTS,S malaria vaccine identified three safety concerns: higher risks…
Life as a physician in obstetrics and gynaecology
A career in obstetrics and gynaecology is flexible, exciting, and fulfilling. There is a great…
Carolina Researchers May Have Just Discovered Potential HIV Cure
U.S. scientists find new approach that exposes latent HIV to attack by the body’s immune…
Opinion: Using social norms to drive positive changes in health
Well-intentioned efforts to help others often backfire, but we can learn from our mistakes. Vaping…
Opinion: Questionable study casts a cloud over the 75th anniversary of water fluoridation
Seventy-five years ago, on Jan. 25, 1945, public health officials began an experiment in Grand…
Precautions are in place. Now U.S. hospitals and states ready for more cases of novel virus from China
It seemed like it was only a matter of time. Even before the first U.S….
Large Study Identifies More Than 100 Autism Genes
A landmark research study has identified 102 more genes linked to the development of autism….
Acai Berry Health Benefits That Will Surprise You
Although the acai berry is noted for its high antioxidant content, it has other, lesser-known…
Skin Cream Might Protect Against Dengue and Zika Viruses
Scientists have found a skin cream that activates the body’s immune system to fight off…
Federal Government Proposes Tighter Regulations For Service Animals On Planes
According to a new release by the U.S. Department of Transportation, it’s reportedly currently in…
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UK Researchers Respond Harshly To WHO’s Warnings Concerning The Use Of E-Cigarettes
In recent developments, a new warning concerning vaping released just this week by the World…
Mount Vesuvius May Have Suffocated Its Victims Rather Than Vaporize Them, Study Suggests
According to a new research, people didn’t instantly die because of the blast from the…
New Research Says Human Biases Are Getting In The Way Of Looking For Alien Life
According to a news release, the reason why we’re unsuccessful in looking for aliens is…
Scientists Discover Ancient Viruses In Tibetan Glacier
Per a new research, scientists discovered 28 new types of ancient viruses that have been…
Functional Foods: What Are They And Why Do We Need Them?
What exactly are functional foods? Do we really need them? Read on to find out….
Virginia Middle School Scraps Exchange Program With Chinese Students Amid Coronavirus Outbreak
A middle school reportedly canceled an on-campus cultural exchange program with a group of Chinese…
Coronavirus Outbreak: Signs And Symptoms Of Deadly Virus To Watch Out For
According to recent developments concerning the increasing cases of the coronavirus from China, a passenger…
Bloated Stomach Problems? Best Products To Use This 2020
These products will provide your bloating stomach with the relief it needs this year. Read…
Health services for Syrian women caught up in war, foster safety and hope: UNFPA
Continued displacement from conflict-affected areas in northeast Syria leaves women and girls in urgent need…
Old-Gen Air Conditioners Could Have Increased Arctic Temperatures
Ozone depleting substances caused the Arctic sea ice to melt, as per researchers at Columbia…
ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. Issues Nationwide Recall of All Lots of Dietary Supplement Products
ABH NATURE’S PRODUCTS, INC, ABH PHARMA, INC., and STOCKNUTRA.COM, INC. recall ALL lots of its…
Flu Season 2020: Effective Ways To Dodge Virus Without Using Drugs
Keep your immune system kicking with these effective and drug-free ways to keep flu out….
Why Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Is YOUR Fault – MedPage Today
Why Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop Is YOUR Fault MedPage Today People Are Really Canceling Netflix Over This…
RVCC will offer medical cannabis dispensary training program this spring – NJBIZ
RVCC will offer medical cannabis dispensary training program this spring NJBIZ Read Original Article: RVCC will…
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Increased – openPR
Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Increased openPR Read Original Article: Complementary and Alternative Medicine Market Increased…
Are probiotics a waste of money? – MarketWatch
Are probiotics a waste of money? MarketWatch Read Original Article: Are probiotics a waste of money?…
Four ‘generations’ of spread seen with virus in China, alarming experts
Emerging data on the new virus circulating in China adds to evidence there is sustained…
Novel Coronavirus that recently emerged in China
The new cluster of viral pneumonia cases originating in Wuhan, China, marks the third time…
Mystery of Grand Canyon’s water supply
Researchers looked at how scientists model the vulnerability of karst formations around the Grand Canyon….
Living near major roads linked to risk of dementia, Parkinson’s, Alzheimer’s and MS
Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease,…