Rido/Shutterstock By Sam Cohen/Sept. 8, 2021 1:28 pm EDT Dopamine is a key neurotransmitter in your brain responsible for the ways in which you feel pleasure. According to The Health Site, “It is a feel-good hormone that your brain secretes as a reward for helping you complete your daily tasks. It benefits you in a variety
If there was one perk to the last year or so of working at home, it’s that our lunches became pretty awesome. When not relying on take-out from whatever place is closest to the office, we discovered the pleasures of a well-balanced homemade lunch, and we’re not ready to give that up, even if we
Holiday shopping is no joke, so we’ve been known to start stocking up on good presents as early as, well, right now. Sometimes there’s an item that catches our eye and we know it would be perfect for someone we love, but it will probably sell out before Christmas, so we start filling our secret
Monash University researchers have made a breakthrough discovery that could pave the way for the development of novel non-opioid painkillers (analgesics) to safely and effectively treat neuropathic pain. The research was published today in the prestigious journal Nature. Neuropathic pain is a type of chronic pain that can occur if your nervous system is damaged
With fall comes cooler weather, and that means we’re looking for comfort wherever we can find it, from the cozy, fuzzy blanket we keep on the couch, to a bubbling pot of something delicious cooking on the stove on a chilly night. But often those cozy comfort food meals are missing something essential: vegetables! It
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute working with collaborators at the University of Leicester have identified how gene expression changes during different stages of tuberculosis (TB), including early after infection before any symptoms are clinically detectable. These changes provided information about the host immune response which could help the development of therapies against TB. The
(Reuters) – COVID-19 vaccine makers ought to make their approved shots available for trials or risk hobbling the development of more vaccines, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI) said on Tuesday. Major vaccine studies have so far examined COVID-19 infection rates comparing the prospective vaccine with a placebo. But such trials may no longer
Childhood obesity is a growing problem, with especially high rates in Hispanic and Black children and in families with low income. In a recent randomized clinical trial in a largely Hispanic, low-income population, children who participated in a pediatric weight management program delivered at community health centers significantly improved their body mass index (BMI) over
Temporary transfer tattoos, particularly popular among children, can damage the skin’s protective barrier. This is the finding of a study published in the Journal of Clinical Medicine by UGR researchers José Pablo Serrano, Trinidad Montero, Agustín Buendía, and Salvador Arias. Their study analyzed the dermatological effects of permanent tattoos, produced using needles that penetrate the
WHO calls for action as Europe coronavirus cases rise We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info The work is “almost done”, Sajid
Queen won't strip Prince Andrew of military titles says expert We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info At 95 years of age
Only around 1 in 5 very sick older patients has a 'do not resuscitate' decision recorded at the time of their emergency admission to hospital, reveals a study at one large UK hospital and published online in the journal BMJ Supportive & Palliative Care. This is despite their being at high risk of cardiorespiratory arrest
Sydney loves cocaine. Melbourne and Canberra aren’t far behind, according to sewage drug monitoring reports. Yet when another celebrity is caught snorting the stuff, everyone acts appalled and it’s called a scandal. It suggests the public rhetoric clashes with private attitudes and people are keeping up appearances by feigning shock. Isn’t it time we all
Syda Productions/Shutterstock By Andra Picincu/Sept. 7, 2021 6:32 pm EDT Does your throat hurt when you swallow? Do you also have a fever, joint pain, or swollen lymph glands in the neck? Depending on your symptoms, you may be dealing with a common cold or something more serious, such as strep throat. But the cause is
Liver disease: NHS Doctor talks about link with alcohol We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info A healthy liver should contain little
A study led by researchers at the University of Chicago and Indiana University has determined that a protein called elF5A is necessary for driving inflammation in macrophage cells in obesity. Blocking DHPS, the enzyme that modifies and activates elF5A, led to reduced inflammation and improved glucose control in mice. The study was published on September
A new study from scientists at the UCLA Jonsson Comprehensive Cancer Center found that emerging drugs that activate the protein STING, a well-established regulator of immune cell activation, substantially alter the activity of metabolic pathways responsible for generating the nucleotide building blocks for DNA. Researchers found that these alterations occur in cancer cells and can
Photo: Suki AI The use of artificial intelligence by healthcare provider organizations is on the rise. AI has truly been proving itself in recent years, in both clinical and administrative settings. One big AI technology is natural language processing, or NLP. According to one recent survey, 36% of healthcare organizations plan to implement NLP this year.
Sasha Turkina/Shutterstock By Preston Smith/Sept. 7, 2021 1:07 pm EDT Over the last decade, ear gauges have erupted in popularity in the Western world. They’re a unique way to express yourself, but, like any other piercing or body modification, there’s a lot you should know before getting ear gauges. You may worry if you can repair damage from
Do you feel that? The temperatures are finally cooling and the brisk, autumn air is on the way. That means it’s time for one of our favorite fall ingredients to make a comeback: apples! This season, we know you’ll want to go all out on some of the best, easy-to-make comfort foods or light up
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