Intrusive thoughts are threatening thoughts that constantly occur to a person without conscious or voluntary control. These thoughts are capable of creating severe anxiety when they enter the mind. They play a…
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Adderall Misuse May Be Hidden Part of Teen Amphetamine Abuse
American teens underestimate their use of amphetamines, likely because many don’t know that the attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) drug Adderall is an amphetamine, a new study suggests. High school and college students sometimes…
Does smell sensitivity change everyday?
It has always been apparent that some individuals have a better sense of smell than others, but a new study of 37 teens provides the first direct evidence that within each person,…
Eating more fruits, vegetables boosts psychological well-being
Fruits and vegetables are a pivotal part of a healthful diet, but their benefits are not limited to physical health. New research finds that increasing fruit and vegetable consumption may improve psychological…
Cannabis can help children with epilepsy
Medical cannabinoids may benefit children undergoing chemotherapy and those who have epilepsy, according to a new study. Authors emphasized the need to weigh the risks and benefits of the drug and called…
Arsenic: A cause of cancer?
A new paper published in the Journal of the National Cancer Institute shows that arsenic in drinking water may have one of the longest dormancy periods of any carcinogen. By tracking the…
Arab Health 2015: New MRI solutions to boost patient comfort
Royal Philips has announced the launch of Ingenia 1.5T S at Arab Health 2015, a new MRI system designed for “First Time Right” imaging and for faster workflow, while enhancing the patient’s…
UAE announces Date of cancer awareness ‘Pink Caravan Ride 2015’
SHARJAH, 25th January, 2015 (WAM) — The fifth edition of the Pink Caravan Ride 2015, the annual pan-UAE horse-back trek that helps spread awareness of breast cancer, will be held between March…
5th Edition of Fujairah Media Forum kicks off
FUJAIRAH, 22nd September, 2014 (WAM)–Under the patronage of H.H. Sheikh Mohammed bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Fujairah Crown Prince, H.H. Sheikh Dr. Rashid bin Hamad Al Sharqi, Chairman of Fujairah Culture and Media…
Alternative Method for Chromatography Invented to Measure Medical Doses
Iranian researchers at the University of Kashan used carbon paste electrodes modified by gold nanoparticles to measure the atenolol medicine doses. This method can be an alternative for the complicated and expensive…
Scientists Unlock One Mystery of Tissue Regeneration
Researchers identified a genetic switch that controls oxidative stress in stem cells, and thus, governs stem cell function. The human body has a remarkable ability to heal itself. Due to the presence…
Iran unveils nuclear products
Iran has unveiled some deuterated compounds produced at its heavy water reactor, which is located near Arak in Markazi Province. Atomic Energy Organization of Iran Director Ali Akbar Salehi, who is also…
New Therapies Identified for Prevention of Alzheimer’s Disease
A new study revealed underlying causes for the degeneration of synapses in Alzheimer’s disease and identified promising pharmaceutical solutions to the disease. The Blanchette Rockefeller Neurosciences Institute (BRNI) study published in the…
Emotional Stress Can Change Brain Function
A newly-conducted research showed that a single exposure to acute stress affects information processing in the cerebellum – the area of the brain responsible for motor control and movement coordination and also…
Malaria Drug Could Help Combat Cancer
Scientists investigating the cancer-fighting properties of artesunate – a drug commonly used to treat malaria – have found early evidence that combining it with an existing cancer drug has the potential to…