MEDICINE & HEALTH

Studies show that ADHD drugs can lead to psychosis

MEDICINE & HEALTH 03.21.2019 16:57 PM

A new study on the effects of medication prescribed to those with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder suggests that teens and young people could face an increased risk of psychosis with certain drugs.

New membrane class shown to regenerate tissue and bone, viable solution for periodontitis

03.21.2019 10:05 AM

Periodontitis affects nearly half of Americans ages 30 and older, and in its advanced stages, it could lead to early tooth loss or worse. Recent studies have shown that periodontitis could also increase risk of heart disease and Alzheimer's disease.

Immunotherapy of precancerous skin lesions may prevent squamous cell carcinoma

03.21.2019 09:59 AM

Risk of skin cancer development cut almost 75 percent in clinical trial participants who received immunotherapy treatment

Is following a vegetarian diet healthier?

03.21.2019 08:27 AM

Rumor has it that vegetarians are healthier, but is it true? You've heard buzz over the years that following a vegetarian diet is better for your health, and you've probably read a few magazine articles featuring a celeb or two who swore off meat and animal products and "magically" lost weight.

FDA approves first postpartum depression drug

03.20.2019 14:42 PM

For the first time in history, the US Food and Drug Administration has approved a drug specifically indicated for the treatment of postpartum depression

Detecting Parkinson's disease using nanotechnology

03.19.2019 20:35 PM

Scientists discover a method in detecting Parkinson's and other brain disorders University of Central Florida researchers was able to develop a new technique in detecting Parkinson's disease.

Kim Kardashian opens up about her psoriasis

03.19.2019 20:35 PM

Reality star Kim Kardashian uploaded a pic of her face covered in psoriasis, but what is this skin condition and is there a treatment for it?

Aspirin is no longer needed if you are healthy, says doctors

03.19.2019 20:35 PM

New guidelines suggest low-dose aspirin should not be recommended to prevent heart attacks in healthy older adults.

Scientists hunt down the brain circuit responsible for alcohol cravings

03.19.2019 09:27 AM

Study may open the door to developing drug therapies or even gene therapies for alcohol addiction Scientists at Scripps Research have found that they can reverse the desire to drink in alcohol-dependent rats--with the flip of a switch.

Soda and sports drinks can increase the chances of heart disease, breast and colon cancer

03.18.2019 13:12 PM

Researchers from Harvard University says sugary drinks can increase your chances of dying from heart disease, breast or colon cancer.

Advice on how to prevent allergies in children

03.18.2019 13:10 PM

Giving your children a new food to try is fun, but doctors warn about the possibilities of food allergy

Absorbable antibiotic envelope can significantly cut cardiac device infections

03.18.2019 09:39 AM

Cleveland Clinic-led Global trial of nearly 7,000 patients also demonstrates the envelope's safety

New heart valves can help people avoid surgery

03.18.2019 08:42 AM

Surgery for heart valves may no longer be necessary in the near future Surgery for certain bad heart valves may soon become a thing of the past. New studies have suggested that it is okay and it is even better to have a new valve placed through a tube into an artery instead.

Foods that you need if you have depression

03.18.2019 08:33 AM

Although there is no specific diet that can help relieve depression, eating certain foods may help as a part of your overall treatment

AR on the Surgical Playing Field

03.17.2019 10:23 AM

This is the epitome of fun and efficient learning. With all augmented reality gadgets and applications within essentially everyone's reach, gaming is at a very different level today.

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