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Building on recent work, researchers including Danny Winder, director of the Vanderbilt Center for Addiction Research have developed a clear picture of how particular circuitry in the brain may be involved in drug- and alcohol-seeking behavior. They derived a control network for the bed nucleus of the stria terminalis, a part of a larger brain

One evening in late March, a mom called 911. Her daughter, she said, was threatening to kill herself. EMTs arrived at the home north of Boston, helped calm the 13-year-old, and took her to an emergency room. Melinda, like a growing number of children during the covid-19 pandemic, had become increasingly anxious and depressed as

A certified specialist in pulmonary medicine and critical care, Dr. Mike Hansen has been creating content throughout the pandemic dispelling medical misinformation and clarifying what people should know about the coronavirus and the vaccine. In his latest video, he breaks down the findings of a recent study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine,

There is growing awareness that air pollutants are playing a critical role in the development of neurodegenerative diseases. A new book, Alzheimer’s Disease and Air Pollution: The Development and Progression of a Fatal Disease from Childhood and the Opportunities for Early Intervention, edited by Lilian Calderón-Garcidueñas, MA, MD, Ph.D., compiles the latest research establishing links

Another supermoon is on the way on June 24. This full moon has been dubbed the Strawberry Moon, and it falls under the sign of Capricorn, per The Sun. Capricorn is a sign that is associated with emotion and ambition, as well as endurance. While it may be Capricorns who are the most impacted by

Ah, astrology: the empirical science that determines or predicts one’s life based on the placement of the stars and planets at the time and place of your birth. Astrology has the potential to tell you about your health and even any dark sides you may have, and, as it turns out, it can tell you

Although there’s a strong temptation to look back on your childhood with rose-colored glasses, everyone has an amalgamation of happy and sad memories. For some, the latter might include things bee stings, bicycle blunders, or embarrassing moments. For others, especially females and racial and ethnic minorities, the memories can have a much darker hue and

Included in the vast fallout stemming from the COVID-19 pandemic, scientists are paying closer attention to microbial infections and how life forms defend against attacks from pathogens. Research led by University of California San Diego scientists has shed new light on the complex dynamics involved in how organisms sense that an infection is taking place.

Boarding pass, suitcase, passport and … digital vaccination certificate? Keen to avoid losing another summer of holiday revenue to the coronavirus pandemic, the European Union, some Asian governments and the airline industry are scrambling to develop so-called COVID-19 vaccine passports to help kickstart international travel. They’re working on systems that would allow travelers to use

Libras, born between September 23 and October 22, are smart and kind souls who are all about harmony and compromise. Due to their thoughtful and people-pleasing ways, though, these types may struggle with mental exhaustion. According to LoveToKnow, this sign can get very caught up in the decision-making process, wanting to make sure that every

When it comes to pursuing your fitness goals, nutrition plays a huge role—but eating healthy on a budget can have its challenges. In a recent video, YouTuber, trainer and kinesiologist Jeremy Ethier shares his advice on meal prep, and explains how to easily hit your macronutrient needs in four meals, for as little as $8.38

If you’re a plant parent with a decent amount of experience under your belt, it might be time for you to branch out. While you may be scared of making common houseplant mistakes, there is a whole world of houseplants to explore beyond the Chinese Evergreen and the Jade succulent. You don’t have to stick

New research presented at this year’s European Congress on Obesity (held online, 10-13 May) shows that for some children with severe obesity, the COVID-19 lockdown had a negative impact on physical activity and eating habits, and some (mostly aged under 10 years) exhibited increased demand for food. The study is by Dr. Ozair Abawi, Dr.

Every high-school physics student learns that sound and light travel at very different speeds. If the brain did not account for this difference, it would be much harder for us to tell where sounds came from, and how they are related to what we see. Instead, the brain allows us to make better sense of

It’s easier than you might think to do your bit for the environment, even when you’re just spending a lazy day at home. Little changes can have a big impact, so what you do at home can be really important, and no more so than in your living room. Maybe you’re already well on your

Nutrition trends come and go in waves. First, everyone was terrified of eating too much fat. Then the conversation started to shift, and the masses begin to demonizing carbohydrates. And, in a way, a fear of carbs kind of makes sense. Carbohydrates make up a large portion of your daily calories, and eating too many

It’s great to be an Aries. A fire sign like Sagittarius and Leo, Aries exude confidence and determination, as well as passion, and are known for getting things done while being good-natured along the way (via Allure). The first sign in the zodiac, ruled by Mars, Aries are active and enthusiastic — those people born

Impaired bone health is among the most significant long-term consequences of hematopoietic stem cell transplantation (HSCT), a common therapy for patients with malignant and non-malignant hematological diseases. To address this serious problem, the International Osteoporosis Foundation (IOF) expert Working Group on Cancer and Bone Disease has published a new Executive Summary of its authoritative state-of-the-art

Researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine have discovered one way in which SARS-CoV-2, the coronavirus that causes COVID-19, hijacks human cell machinery to blunt the immune response, allowing it to establish infection, replicate and cause disease. In short, the virus’ genome gets tagged with a special marker by a human enzyme

Touching patients while providing care is an important and unavoidable aspect of the nursing profession. Nurses can also transform touch into a useful therapeutic tool to improve patients’— and their own—wellbeing. That is the topic of a study, “‘Permission to Touch’: Nurses’ Perspectives of Interpersonal Contact during Patient Care,” published in the Western Journal of