Study leader William T. Cassels, of the Department of Psychiatry at the University of Cambridge in the United Kingdom, and colleagues recently reported their findings in the Journal of Applied Developmental Psychology. America is a nation of pet lovers. According to The Humane Society of the United States, around 66.5 million households in the U.S. […]
Multiple sclerosis is an autoimmune neurological condition that affects the central nervous system and which is potentially disabling. The immune system attacks the myelin coating that protects nerve fibers. This disturbs communication between the brain and the rest of the body, and this eventually damages the nerves. Multiple sclerosis (MS) affects women more often than […]
Study co-author Dr. Cheng-Chung Fang, of the National Taiwan University Hospital, and colleagues recently reported their findings in The Journal of Infectious Diseases. Nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are medications that help to alleviate pain by reducing inflammation. Ibuprofen and aspirin are examples of two commonly used NSAIDs, and many individuals use these medications to help […]
Study co-author Vicky Lehmann, Ph.D., of Nationwide Children’s Hospital and Ohio State University – both in Columbus, OH – and colleagues found that adults who received high-intensity neurotoxic treatment for cancer as a child were less likely to meet certain sexual and romantic milestones. However, the team found that childhood cancer treatment did not affect […]
A morning cup of coffee is a must-have for those who rely on caffeine to get their day going. However, many people also find their morning cup of coffee literally causes them to “go” to the bathroom and have a bowel movement. The same principle is applied by those who use coffee enemas to empty […]
Chronic obstructive pulmonary disease, commonly referred to as COPD, is a chronic lung disease that makes it difficult to breathe. It is a progressive condition, meaning that it gets worse over time. According to the American Lung Association, it is the third leading cause of death in the United States. COPD typically causes coughing that […]
The Cancer Research UK-funded study is published in the Annals of Internal Medicine. According to the World Health Organization, tobacco use kills around 5 million people who smoke per year, and more than 600,000 non-smokers who are exposed to second-hand smoke. At least 250 of the 4,000 chemicals in tobacco smoke are known to be […]
First author Dr. Christine Ecker, of the Goethe University in Frankfurt, Germany, and colleagues report their findings in the journal JAMA Psychiatry. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) – more commonly known as autism – are terms used to describe a range of complex brain development disorders that can result in significant social, communication, and behavioral challenges. […]
Schizophrenia is a chronic, severe mental condition that affects over 1 percent of the adult population in the United States. Although it is not yet known what causes the disease, the medical scientific community is investigating the complex neurochemical processes that may trigger this debilitating illness. Recent studies have suggested that kynurenic acid (KYNA) plays […]