A new study suggests that people who take a few common drugs may have a decreased risk of having a
Month: June 2024
Chasing down a cellular ‘short circuit’
A group of researchers at University of California San Diego has identified the cause of a “short-circuit” in cellular pathways,
Father’s diet before conception influences children’s health
Dr. Raffaele Teperino, head of the “Environmental Epigenetics” research group at Helmholtz Munich, along with his research team, has examined
Cannabis use common among patients, with most using it to manage a symptom or health condition
One in six patients in primary care reported cannabis use, with 35% of those using at levels indicating moderate- to
Why do 1 in 10 Americans get eczema? Is it too much salt?
UCSF Study finds that changes in daily salt intake may explain eczema flares. A high sodium diet may increase the
Myelination in the brain may be key to ‘learning’ opioid addiction
Our brains, even in adulthood, continually adapt to what we do, strengthening or weakening neural pathways as we practice new
Unlocking the world around us for next-gen antibiotics
An international research team has found almost a million potential sources of antibiotics in the natural world. Research published in
Great news, parents: You do have power over your tweens’ screen use
Restricting use in bedrooms and at mealtimes have the biggest impact, but modeling good behavior is also important. For many
Higher blood pressure is associated with poorer cognition in adolescence
Adolescents with elevated blood pressure and arterial stiffness may experience poorer cognitive functions, according to a recent Finnish study conducted
Poor quality diet makes our brains sad
Eating a poor quality diet might lead to brain changes that are associated with depression and anxiety. This is according