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Scripps scientists debunk long-held theory about alcohol and the brain

Ethanol-;the compound found in alcoholic beverages-;interferes with the normal functioning of a long list of biological molecules, but how each of these interactions contributes to the behavioral effects of alcohol is not fully understood.

8 Jan 2024

Diabetes drugs may help curb alcohol dependence

In social media posts on the community network Reddit, users reported reduced cravings for alcohol when taking drugs intended to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity.

8 Jan 2024

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Atrial fibrillation (AF) is a major global health concern impacting millions and causing symptoms like palpitations, dyspnea, fatigue, dizziness, and chest discomfort.

8 Jan 2024

Adolescent sports participation associated with higher bone mineral density in old age

Loss of bone mineral density (BMD) with age is an important cause of osteoporosis (deterioration of bone tissue), which has been reported as one of the leading causes of falls among older adults in Japan.

8 Jan 2024

Exploring the gut-brain link: How diet and nutrient absorption impact digestive disorders

The major disorders of gut-brain interactions (DGBIs).

8 Jan 2024

New app helps patients with alcohol-related liver disease recover, saves lives

A mobile phone app which helps patients with alcohol-related liver disease to stay sober could help save hundreds of lives every year, according to researchers from UCL and the Royal Free Hospital who developed the app.

5 Jan 2024

Psychedelic drug offers lifesaving relief for veterans plagued by traumatic brain injury

For military veterans, many of the deepest wounds of war are invisible: Traumatic brain injuries resulting from head trauma or blast explosions are a leading cause of post-traumatic stress disorder, anxiety, depression and suicide among veterans.

5 Jan 2024

Study finds link between diet diversity and reduced depression risk in knowledge workers

The association between dietary and sedentary habits outside of work and depressive symptoms.

5 Jan 2024

Bipolar disorder cuts lives short more than smoking

Having bipolar disorder – a serious mental illness that can cause both manic and depressed moods – can make life more challenging.

4 Jan 2024

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

A new Journal of the Endocrine Society study among women attending a fertility center found that those with more stress before pregnancy had higher blood sugar levels during pregnancy, which is a sign of weaker cardiovascular health.

4 Jan 2024

Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Stress during pregnancy is known to influence health outcomes, but a new study from Mass General Brigham researchers suggests that stress levels before pregnancy are also important to evaluate.

4 Jan 2024

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

The effects of four types of sweeteners on insulin sensitivity in young adults.

4 Jan 2024

Doctors are as vulnerable to addiction as anyone. California grapples with a response.

Ariella Morrow, an internal medicine doctor, gradually slid from healthy self-esteem and professional success into the depths of depression.

4 Jan 2024

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

The relationship between the dietary inflammatory index (DII) and stroke incidence.

4 Jan 2024

New migraine diagnosis triples crash risk for older adults

A new study from researchers at the University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus finds that older adult drivers who are recently diagnosed with migraines are three times as likely to experience a motor vehicle crash.

3 Jan 2024

Mount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs

Mount Sinai researchers have shown for the first time that a person's beliefs related to drugs can influence their own brain activity and behavioral responses in a way comparable to the dose-dependent effects of pharmacology.

3 Jan 2024

New research highlights potential of cytisine for global smoking cessation efforts

A new study published in Addiction has found that cytisine, a low-cost, generic stop-smoking aid that has been used in eastern Europe since the 1960s, increases the chances of successful smoking cessation by more than two-fold compared with placebo and may be more effective than nicotine replacement therapy. It has a benign safety profile, with no evidence of serious safety concerns.

2 Jan 2024

Large-scale study uncovers modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia

Researchers have identified a wide range of risk factors for young-onset dementia.

26 Dec 2023

Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday

Sales of emergency contraception are estimated to rise by around 10% in the US in the week after the New Year holiday, suggesting that this period is associated with increased risks of unprotected sex compared with other holidays, finds a study published in the Christmas issue of The BMJ.

22 Dec 2023

MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices

Christmas and New Year is a time when we particularly want to keep well and stay safe. The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has set out 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices.

21 Dec 2023

Alcohol News and Research

Scripps scientists debunk long-held theory about alcohol and the brain

Diabetes drugs may help curb alcohol dependence

Comprehensive insights on pathophysiology and clinical management of atrial fibrillation

Adolescent sports participation associated with higher bone mineral density in old age

Exploring the gut-brain link: How diet and nutrient absorption impact digestive disorders

New app helps patients with alcohol-related liver disease recover, saves lives

Psychedelic drug offers lifesaving relief for veterans plagued by traumatic brain injury

Study finds link between diet diversity and reduced depression risk in knowledge workers

Bipolar disorder cuts lives short more than smoking

Pre-pregnancy stress raises blood sugar during pregnancy, study finds

Maternal stress during preconception associated with higher blood glucose levels, study finds

Sugar showdown: Which sweetener impacts insulin sensitivity the most?

Doctors are as vulnerable to addiction as anyone. California grapples with a response.

Diet-related inflammation may raise stroke risk, US study finds

New migraine diagnosis triples crash risk for older adults

Mount Sinai study provides a mechanistic explanation for variations in individual responses to drugs

New research highlights potential of cytisine for global smoking cessation efforts

Large-scale study uncovers modifiable risk factors for young-onset dementia

Sales of emergency contraception estimated to rise after the New Year holiday

MHRA provides 5 festive top tips for people taking medicines or using medical devices

Achieving and maintaining ISO/IEC 27001 and BS 10012 certifications

Expanding research and clinical options for children with cancer

Examining how pain could play a direct protective role in the gut

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