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,…
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…
Lucid dreaming could be real
In the 2010 film “Inception,” Cobb (Leonardo DiCaprio) describes his wife Mal’s trick for discerning reality from the fantastic dreamscape in which most of the film takes place: He uses what he…
Molecular insights into anti-tumor effects of diabetes drug
Researchers have uncovered a previously unknown molecular mechanism that works at the cell level to help protect the epithelial tissue that lines various body cavities and organs in the body. The discovery…
What ‘mobile’ should mean for healthcare
Mobile technology is nearing ubiquity in America; a Pew Research report shows 64 percent of all adult Americans own a smartphone, and ownership rates among millennials reach above 80 percent. It’s clear…
Apple’s health tech takes early lead among top hospitals
Apple Inc’s (AAPL.O) healthcare technology is spreading quickly among major U.S. hospitals, showing early promise as a way for doctors to monitor patients remotely and lower costs. Fourteen of 23 top hospitals…
Response of W.H.O. to Swine Flu Is Criticized
A panel of independent experts has harshly reviewed the World Health Organization’s handling of the 2009 epidemic of H1N1 swine flu, though it found no evidence supporting the most outlandish accusation made…
Breakfast key to good health
London: Good breakfast is the key to a healthy lifestyle determining the quality of your whole day’s nutrition, according to research. And the best way to start the morning is with a…
Stem cells help women regrow breasts
London: A new technique, which uses stem cells, could help women regrow their breasts after cancer surgery. Experts in the UK and Melbourne University in Australia say that the new breasts look…
Breastfeeding not always best for mums
Wellington: A new study has revealed that many new mothers are under so much pressure to breastfeed, they have been psychologically distressed by their experiences. The women, who all gave birth in…
BARDA Supports Next Steps For A New Antiviral Drug For Smallpox
A $24.8 million federal contract will support development a new antiviral drug to treat smallpox. The Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services’…
A glass of wine daily ‘helps ward off dementia’
London: Scientists have found that a daily cocktail or glass of wine could help delay dementia. Their research has shown that alcohol is an anti-inflammatory (inflammation promotes Alzheimer’s) and raises good HDL…