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·May 24, 2022·4 min read

Lidocaine Infusions Help Relieve Pain in Unresponsive Chronic Migraine

An infusion of the local anesthetic Lidocaine may provide relief to patients with chronic migraines that do not respond to other medications.

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·May 14, 2022·5 min read

Drinker’s Sex Plus Brewing Method May Be Key to Coffee’s Link to Raised Cholesterol

The sex of the drinker in addition to the brewing method may explain coffee's link to increased cholesterol. Drinking 3-5 cups of espresso per day increased serum total cholesterol, especially in males.

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·April 14, 2022·6 min read

Healthy Lifestyle Associated With More Years Without Alzheimer’s

Older adults who lived a healthier lifestyle not only added years to their life expectancy, they also had a decreased risk of Alzheimer's disease.

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·April 4, 2022·4 min read

Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Heightened Multiple Sclerosis Risk Among Women

Women who experienced childhood trauma had an increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis later in life. The evidence suggests childhood abuse and trauma can alter the immune system and increase the risk of developing autoimmune diseases.

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·March 9, 2022·4 min read

Shift Work Linked to Poorer Working Memory and Slower Mental Processing Speed

Pooled data reveals shift workers perform worse on tasks associated with attention, working memory, and information processing than non-shift workers.

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·February 19, 2022·5 min read

Illicit Amphetamine Use Linked to 5-Fold Heightened Risk of Psychosis

People who use illicit amphetamines are at a 5-fold higher risk of developing psychosis, a new study reports.

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·February 1, 2022·6 min read

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Childhood Trauma

Vaccine hesitancy was three times higher in people who experienced four or more types of trauma as a child compared to those who had no history of childhood trauma, a new study reveals.

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·January 10, 2022·4 min read

Years Lived Alone And / Or Serial Break-Ups Strongly Linked to Inflammation in Men

Men who spend several years living alone or experience serial relationship breakups are at increased risk of inflammation, a new study reports.

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·December 18, 2021·4 min read

Are Rocket Scientists and Brain Surgeons Really Smarter Than Everyone Else?

In terms of general intelligence, rocket scientists and brain surgeons are no smarter than the general population, researchers report.

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·December 14, 2021·5 min read

Hip Hop Song Linked to a Reduction in Suicides in the US

A popular hip hop song by Logic has led to an increase in calls to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and a reduction in suicide, a new study reports.

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·December 6, 2021·4 min read

Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep Duration

Recent cannabis use can impact sleep duration, a new study reports. Recent cannabis users reported experiencing either too little, or too much sleep.

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·November 22, 2021·6 min read

Housework Linked to Sharper Memory in Older Adults

Older adults who continue to perform household chores have better cognition, attention span, and physical strength compared to those who no longer do their own home keeping chores. Housework in older adults was also linked to a decreased risk of falls.

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Lidocaine Infusions Help Relieve Pain in Unresponsive Chronic Migraine

Drinker’s Sex Plus Brewing Method May Be Key to Coffee’s Link to Raised Cholesterol

Healthy Lifestyle Associated With More Years Without Alzheimer’s

Childhood Emotional Trauma Linked to Heightened Multiple Sclerosis Risk Among Women

Shift Work Linked to Poorer Working Memory and Slower Mental Processing Speed

Illicit Amphetamine Use Linked to 5-Fold Heightened Risk of Psychosis

COVID-19 Vaccine Hesitancy Linked to Childhood Trauma

Are Rocket Scientists and Brain Surgeons Really Smarter Than Everyone Else?

Hip Hop Song Linked to a Reduction in Suicides in the US

Recent Cannabis Use Linked to Extremes of Nightly Sleep Duration

Housework Linked to Sharper Memory in Older Adults

Protein Key to Lifespan and Healthy Aging Identified

Unlocking Genes Behind Neurodevelopmental Disorders

Placebo Power: Patient Belief in Treatment Impacts Depression Therapy Effectiveness

Redefining Myelin Damage

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