Recent advances in brain scanning may bring welcome news to people with depression. Two new types of MRI appear able to spot distinct brain characteristics of the condition. The researchers say that their findings deepen knowledge about how depression affects the brain and should lead to better treatments. One of...
A new pilot study concludes that at-home urine tests could make prostate cancer diagnoses shorter, simpler, and possibly even more accurate. Prostate cancer is common, affecting nearly half of males over 50. However, it tends to develop slowly, and in many cases, health professionals do not consider it clinically significant....
The inability to get human blood stem cells, or hematopoietic stem cells (HSCs), to self-renew in the laboratory is holding back progress in treating leukemia and other blood diseases.
Now, a new study from the University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA) suggests that the answer may lie in a particular protein...
New research finds that the combination of a single shot of ketamine and a memory retrieval technique can significantly reduce alcohol cravings and harmful drinking behavior among people
who drink heavily. Approximately 88,000 people die from alcohol-related causes each year in the United States. According to recent estimates from the National...
Games aren't just fun; they can keep our minds agile and sharp.
At least this seems to be the main takeaway of a host of recent studies that point to the cognitive benefits of video games.
For instance, some researchers have suggested that just 1 hour of gaming can improve attention, and...
Flavonoids are compounds that are naturally present in fruit and vegetables. Scientists have known for 20 years that they can help prevent colorectal cancer but have not fully understood the
underlying biology. Now, a new study describes a molecular mechanism through which a product of flavonoid digestion can inhibit cancer cell...
Researchers have found intriguing clues about pancreatic and esophageal cancer risk in mouth bacteria, and some studies have linked poor oral hygiene with respiratory problems.
Mounting evidence is also strengthening the link between oral health and cardiovascular health. For instance, some studies have found oral bacteria in the blood clots of...
New research suggests that adopting a diet rich in extra virgin olive oil can prevent the toxic accumulation of the protein tau, which is a hallmark of multiple types of dementia.
Due to its monounsaturated fatty acids, or good fats, extra virgin olive oil is known for its ability to lower...
People with depression can be high in negative events. Past studies have found that these individuals can recollect negative words and identify sad facial expressions more accurately than
those not living with depression. These findings fall into the emotional information processing category.
A new study, appearing in Biological Psychology, has investigated whether...
New research finds that over a period of 17 years, people in the United States increased their use of natural psychoactive substances, believing them to be safe. This has led to many reports of
adverse symptoms in adults and children alike.
Kratom and other natural psychoactive substances may need tighter regulations. People...
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