By understanding how the brain links the effects of insulin to light, researchers are deciphering how insulin sensitivity fluctuates according…
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Exercise: Psych patients’ new primary prescription
A new study advocates for exercise as the primary method of treatment and intervention, rather than psychotropic medications, within inpatient…
Stem cell differences could explain why women are more likely to develop adrenal cancer
Scientists have discovered a potential biological reason why women are more likely to develop adrenal disorders, including cancer. According to…
Children of both young and old parents share risk for certain neurodevelopment disorders
Results of a new study reports that parental age is linked to the risk for the development of neuropsychiatric disorders…
Successful HIV effort prompts call for clinics to expand mental health services on site
Increasing access to mental health services improves HIV outcomes among vulnerable patients, a new study suggests. Based on their findings,…
Blood proteins help predict risk of developing heart failure
Two blood proteins help predict more accurately the risk for heart attack, stroke and heart failure hospitalization.
New opioid speeds up recovery without increasing pain sensitivity or risk of chronic pain
A new type of non-addictive opioid accelerates recovery time from pain compared to morphine without increasing pain sensitivity, according to…
Young athletes who require ACL reconstruction may benefit from additional procedure
An anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) tear, an injury of the knee, can be devastating to a young athlete. While the…
The cultural significance of carbon-storing peatlands to rural communities
A group of researchers have carried out the first detailed study of how rural communities interact with peatlands in the…
Discrimination against older people needs attention
Ever cracked a joke about old people? It might seem funny, but in a world where the population aged 60…