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GABA Activation and Dopamine Suppression

The effects of dopamine in the reward pathway were first examined by Eugene Roberts in the 1970s in order to better understand the pathophysiology of schizophrenia. Subsequent research has gone a long way in helping us understand dopamine’s role within the mesolimbic system.

18 Jul 2019

Cognitive Behavioral Therapy for Depression, Anxiety, PTSD and More

Talking therapy, or psychotherapy, can form part of the treatment plan for a multitude of mental health conditions, and can be used to improve a patient’s mental health as a sole form of treatment, or in conjunction with medication.

8 Jul 2019

Types of Vertigo

Vertigo is a sensation of spinning or dizziness often caused by a mismatch of the brain’s visual, vestibular, and sensory information systems. Apart from dizziness, there are issues with balance, motion sickness, nausea and vomiting, headache, and feeling of fullness in the ear. Vertigo can also be a symptom of other conditions.

8 Jul 2019

Testosterone Replacement Therapy for Men: Risks and Benefits

Testosterone replacement therapy (TRT) is approved by the United States Food and Drug Administration as a treatment method for men who lack or have low levels of testosterone alongside an associated medical condition.

7 Jul 2019

Can Stem Cells be Used to Treat Epilepsy?

To date, there are several key treatment strategies to help people have fewer seizures. Predominantly, anti-epileptic drugs are used to treat the frequency and severity of epilepsy. However, these have to be taken routinely, and are not a long-term solution.

5 Jul 2019

How Does Mild Dehydration Affect the Body?

Water is essential for human life. It is a vital component for extracellular fluids and all living cells. In the human body, body weight is comprised of approximately 55% and 75% of water in infants and the elderly, respectively.

5 Jul 2019

Brain Inflammation in Patients with Fibromyalgia

Although the exact cause of fibromyalgia is unknown, what is known is that there is a lot of overlap between fibromyalgia and rheumatoid arthritis, chronic fatigue syndrome and systemic lupus erythematosus. These disorders are autoimmune disorders and display significant levels of systemic inflammation.

5 Jul 2019

Unapproved Antibiotics and Antibiotic Resistance

Prescription medicines such as antibiotics require regulatory approval in the countries in which they are sold, but recent evidence indicates unapproved antibiotics are being distributed and are associated with increasing antibiotic resistance.

3 Jul 2019

What is a Vestibular Schwannoma?

A vestibular schwannoma is a slow-growing, benign tumor developing in the nerves that connect the inner ear to the brain. These tumors are not malignant, and produce symptoms by pressure on the surrounding structures.

3 Jul 2019

What is Triclosan and Why is it Banned?

On September 9, 2016, the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) banned the incorporation of triclosan and 18 other antimicrobial chemicals from household soap products and the next year prevented companies from using triclosan in over-the-counter health care antiseptic products without premarket review.

2 Jul 2019

Topical Probiotics for Atopic Dermatitis and Eczema

Atopic dermatitis is an inflammatory disease of the skin in which the normal barrier function of the skin is disrupted, so that immune function is impaired and susceptibility to infection with common bacteria like Staphylococcus aureus is increased.

2 Jul 2019

Ketogenic Diet and Aging

A ketogenic diet can help some people lose weight. Studies examining the effect of ketogenic diets show contradictory results. This makes ketogenic diets an extremely controversial topic.

2 Jul 2019

Pseudogout versus Gout

Gout often affects the big toe first, along with the elbow, wrist, and finger joints. Pseudogout, on the other hand, generally affects larger joints such as the knee or wrist.

4 Jul 2019

Chemicals in Cosmetics, Soaps, Perfume, and Early Puberty

A host of personal care products are used by both men and women today to improve their appearance and self-esteem. However, the question as to whether these products are safe for use or not is still being studied.

12 Jul 2019

Candida auris (C. auris): Everything You Need to Know

Candida auris is an uncommon type of fungus or yeast that can cause severe illness, especially if it enters the bloodstream.

12 Jul 2019

Can Probiotics Ever Be Harmful to Human Health?

Probiotics are living microorganisms, taken as oral supplements or topically, that are used for their purported health benefits.

4 Jul 2019

Does Aspirin Increase Your Risk of Skin Cancer?

Aspirin is among the most commonly used medications in the world. It is used over the counter to treat common causes of pain such as headaches.

4 Jul 2019

Bursitis and Osteoarthritis Similarities and Differences

Bursitis and osteoarthritis are two conditions which cause significant joint pain and can reduce your ability to perform physical activities or everyday tasks.

9 Jul 2019

Does Smoking Cannabis Indoors Affect Children's Health?

Over the past several years, an increasing number of both federal and state governments around the world have decriminalized and/or legalized the medicinal and/or recreational use of cannabis.

4 Jul 2019

Can Vitamin D Prevent Asthma Attacks?

Asthma is a common illness of the lung airways, which prevents proper air entry and may cause long-term distress and death. Both children and adults are affected.

1 Jul 2019