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Cannabis users experience increased cortical activation during the brain's resting state

Recent research from the Center for BrainHealth at The University of Texas at Dallas shows that cannabis users experience increased cortical activation during the brain's resting state when compared with nonusers.

6 Sep 2018

Supplemental drivers' education program helps teens to drive responsibly and defensively

Teens who took a supplemental drivers' education program -- including tours of emergency rooms, intensive care units and a morgue -- showed greater awareness of the consequences of risky driving and of how they can avoid dangers, a Baylor University study found.

6 Sep 2018

Awareness of arrhythmia symptoms to prevent stroke and heart failure

Butterflies in a patient's stomach are one thing, but palpitations in their chest can mean serious heart problems.

5 Sep 2018

Five microRNAs predict course, recurrence of HPV-negative head and neck cancer

A new method predicts the course of HPV-negative head and neck cancer after radiation chemotherapy.

4 Sep 2018

Targeted and population-based strategies can lead to better hypertension control

Hypertension, or high blood pressure, is the leading risk factor for heart disease, and improvements in both targeted and population-based strategies for blood pressure control can lead to better prevention and control of hypertension, according to a review paper published today in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology.

4 Sep 2018

Sunovion receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for dasotraline NDA

Sunovion Pharmaceuticals Inc. today announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration issued a Complete Response Letter for the New Drug Application for dasotraline, a novel dual-acting dopamine and norepinephrine reuptake inhibitor, for the treatment of attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder.

3 Sep 2018

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Ask us anything!

This week, KHN's "What the Health?" panelists answered questions submitted by listeners.

31 Aug 2018

Mediterranean diet could be better than ‘Viagra’ for erectile dysfunction

According to new research from the University of Athens, only nine tablespoons olive oil a week – a part of the popular Mediterranean diet, could be better than Sildenafil or Viagra in improving a man’s erectile dysfunction by up to 40 percent.

31 Aug 2018

Researchers discover mechanism that steers growth of cancer cells in melanoma and liver cancer

Melanoma and liver cancer are becoming more widespread in Europe and the US. Whilst both diseases progress very differently, they are among the types of cancer which are most likely to be fatal in the Western world.

29 Aug 2018

Study examines young adults' perceptions of complete and fragmentary blackouts

Blackouts refer to partial or complete memory loss of events that occur while individuals are drinking. These individuals maintain consciousness during the event and may even be able to engage in complex behaviors such as conversing or driving.

29 Aug 2018

Cannabis use and mental illness link found

A large new study has found that people with mental ailments such as schizophrenia are more genetically inclined to use cannabis.

29 Aug 2018

Scientists develop three-pronged model to predict ARDS in burn patients

For the first time, researchers have devised a model to predict burn patients who are most likely to develop life-threatening acute respiratory distress syndrome.

28 Aug 2018

Study shows link between child mistreatment and AOD problems via impulsive decision-making

Young adults who report mistreatment ('maltreatment' by the authors) during childhood often demonstrate poor decision-making skills and are at risk for developing alcohol or other drug (AOD) problems, in particular when around peers.

28 Aug 2018

Adults aged over 45 with psychological distress may have high risk of cardiovascular disease

Adults ages 45 or older who experience psychological distress such as depression and anxiety may have an increased risk of developing cardiovascular disease, according to new research in Circulation: Cardiovascular Quality and Outcomes, an American Heart Association journal.

28 Aug 2018

Low carbohydrate diet can increase risk of premature death, finds study

Low carbohydrate diets are unsafe and should be avoided, according to a large study presented today at ESC Congress 2018.

28 Aug 2018

Drug overdose continues to be a significant cause of death in Australia

A new report has come up with alarming numbers of deaths due to drug overdose among Australians. The report states that common sedatives and sleeping pills may be responsible for over 142 deaths each month due to their overdose.

27 Aug 2018

Newly discovered target may prevent progression of liver injury to cancer

Problems like obesity and alcoholism appear to chronically trigger in the liver a receptor known to amplify inflammation in response to invaders like bacteria, scientists report.

27 Aug 2018

Short and fragmented sleep associated with high risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis

Sleeping less than six hours or waking up several times in the night is associated with an increased risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis, which silently hardens and narrows the arteries, according to results of the PESA study presented today at ESC Congress 2018.

27 Aug 2018

Sleeping six to eight hours a night is most beneficial for heart health, suggests study

Researchers have found a sweet spot of six to eight hours sleep a night is most beneficial for heart health. More or less is detrimental. Their findings are presented today at ESC Congress 2018.

27 Aug 2018

Study looks at cognitive performance with a hangover

Driving under the influence of alcohol may not be a good idea because one is not in control. A new study has shown that that driving with a hangover is also not a good idea.

27 Aug 2018

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Cannabis users experience increased cortical activation during the brain's resting state

Supplemental drivers' education program helps teens to drive responsibly and defensively

Awareness of arrhythmia symptoms to prevent stroke and heart failure

Five microRNAs predict course, recurrence of HPV-negative head and neck cancer

Targeted and population-based strategies can lead to better hypertension control

Sunovion receives Complete Response Letter from FDA for dasotraline NDA

Podcast: KHN’s ‘What the Health?’ Ask us anything!

Mediterranean diet could be better than ‘Viagra’ for erectile dysfunction

Researchers discover mechanism that steers growth of cancer cells in melanoma and liver cancer

Study examines young adults' perceptions of complete and fragmentary blackouts

Cannabis use and mental illness link found

Scientists develop three-pronged model to predict ARDS in burn patients

Study shows link between child mistreatment and AOD problems via impulsive decision-making

Adults aged over 45 with psychological distress may have high risk of cardiovascular disease

Low carbohydrate diet can increase risk of premature death, finds study

Drug overdose continues to be a significant cause of death in Australia

Newly discovered target may prevent progression of liver injury to cancer

Short and fragmented sleep associated with high risk of asymptomatic atherosclerosis

Sleeping six to eight hours a night is most beneficial for heart health, suggests study

Study looks at cognitive performance with a hangover

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