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Do Serotonin and Antidepressants Affect the Microbiome?

Studies indicate that the gut microbiota can be affected by antidepressants that target a neurotransmitter called serotonin.

21 Nov 2019

Does Red Meat Shorten Lifespan?

Research suggests that red meat consumption is associated with health risks which lead to a shortened lifespan.

21 Nov 2019

Frequent Headaches after a Traumatic Brain Injury

One of the most common persistent symptoms of post-traumatic brain injury is frequent headaches called post-traumatic headaches.

21 Nov 2019

What's Driving the Recent Rise in Food Allergies?

The reasons for the increased prevalence of food allergy are not fully understood, but various theories have been proposed .

20 Nov 2019

Can Cannabis Use Alter Sperm DNA?

A group of researchers from Duke University recently investigated the mechanisms by which cannabis use can alter sperm DNA

19 Nov 2019

Can Antibiotics Increase the Risk of Arthritis?

Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation of the joints.

18 Nov 2019

What is Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease (CMT)?

Charcot–Marie–Tooth Disease (CMT) is a neurological disorder affecting the peripheral nerves.

18 Nov 2019

What are Hepatic Stem Cells?

Hepatic stem cells are stem cells that are hypothesized to exist in the liver.

14 Nov 2019

Ibuprofen Allergy: Symptoms, Diagnosis & Treatment

Ibuprofen is a popular drug from the class of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs).

14 Nov 2019

Estrogen as a Treatment for Parkinson’s Disease

It is thought that estrogen may be protective in the neurodegenerative disorder Parkinson’s disease.

13 Nov 2019

What are Extensively Drug Resistant (XDR) Bacteria?

Extensively drug-resistant (XDR) bacteria are multidrug-resistant organisms, resistant to many approved antimicrobial agents.

13 Nov 2019

Is a Plant-Based Diet Good for Type 2 Diabetes?

Multiple studies support the consumption of a plant-based diet to manage glucose levels and weight in type 2 diabetes, which affects about 422 million people worldwide.

10 Nov 2019

Biofeedback Therapy for Headaches

Biofeedback, or biofeedback therapy, is a technique in which patients learn to voluntarily control certain bodily processes. Traditionally, biofeedback makes use of sensory electrical equipment that is able to convert physiological output signals into visual and auditory cues. Biofeedback therapy involves a specialist practitioner to guide the therapy and train patients.

10 Nov 2019

What is Psychedelic Microdosing?

Psychedelic microdosing is a practice that involves taking sub-threshold and sub-perceptual doses of psychedelic drugs such as psilocybin or N, N-dimethyltryptamine (DMT) in the pursuit of improving well-being and productivity. Sub-perceptual, in this case, refers to the fact that the effects of the drug are subtle but have an influence on some aspects of your cognition.

10 Nov 2019