Alzheimer’s therapy may help overcome opioid addiction
Galantamine, a medication used to treat Alzheimer's disease, shows promise in helping break opioid addiction.... Read More...
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Epilepsy drugs during pregnancy linked with later childhood behavioral problems
Women who take certain antiepilepsy medications while pregnant have an increased risk of their children experiencing behavioral problems as they grow up.... Read More...
Psychostimulants play a major role in fatal strokes among young adults
Psychostimulant use in young adults is correlated with an increased risk of stroke.... Read More...
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Our Genes
Study reveals sleep deprivation is associated with lower DNA repair gene expression and more breaks in DNA. The damage to DNA may explain the increased risk of cancers and neurodegenerative diseases in those who are sleep deprived. ... Read More...
Negative Social Media Behaviors Associated with Depression in Millennials
Researchers link social media factors to major depressive disorder in Millennials. The study found those with MDD were less likely to post photos of themselves with other people and reported having less social media followers.... Read More...
Music May Improve Mood in Adults with Dementia
According to researchers, musical intervention can help to improve mood and decrease agitation in those with dementia. ... Read More...
Cannabis Compound CBD Beneficial for Children with Epilepsy
A new study reports a 39 to 46% reduction in seizures in children with Dravet syndrome and Lennox-Gastaut syndrome when given CBD based treatments.... Read More...
Aerobic Exercise has Antidepressant Treatment Effects
A new study reports aerobic exercise can have antidepressant effects for patients with major depressive disorder.... Read More...
Novel Antidepressants May Improve Sleep for Those With Depression
According to researchers, a small cohort of MDD patients had significant improvements in sleep quality and reduced daytime sleepiness following treatment with the antidepressant Vortioxetine.... Read More...
Study Provides Insights On the Effects of Exercise on Cognitive Performance
Study reveals both aerobic exercise and standing in an upright posture improves visual working memory. ... Read More...
Anti-Inflammatory Diet Linked to Reduced Risk of Early Death
Researchers report following an anti-inflammatory diet can help lower the risks of dying from cancer and cardiovascular disease. ... Read More...
Common Pesticide Inhibits Brain Development: Frog Study
A new study reveals pesticide chlorpyrifos have clear impact on brain development in Northern Leopard frogs.... Read More...