A heart attack is caused by a clot that blocks the artery blood flow. Under these conditions, the affected tissues…
Happy, angry or neutral expressions? Eyes react just as fast
Scientists have investigated how our eyes and brain react when we see emotionally charged or neutral faces. She combined eye-tracking…
Changes associated with Alzheimer’s disease detectable in blood samples
Researchers have discovered new changes in blood samples associated with Alzheimer’s disease. A new international study was conducted on disease-discordant…
Medical News Today: Gut bacteria may counter the harmful effects of processed foods
A new mouse study identifies a specific bacterium that lives in our gut and breaks down harmful chemicals from processed…
Repeated febrile convulsions linked to epilepsy and psychiatric disorders
The risk of febrile convulsions increases with the child’s fever, and children who suffer from repeated febrile convulsions during their…
Mindfulness may reduce opioid cravings, study finds
People suffering from opioid addiction and chronic pain may have fewer cravings and less pain if they use both mindfulness…
Heavier birth weight linked to childhood allergies
New research shows that the more a baby weighs at birth relative to its gestational age the higher the risk…
Neighborhood-Level Analysis on the Impact of Accessibility to Fast Food and Open Green Spaces on the Prevalence of Obesity
The complex epidemiology of obesity includes environmental factors. We examined how accessibility to fast food restaurants and green spaces is…
Medical News Today: Could coffee byproducts fight inflammation?
A recent study has investigated whether the byproducts of coffee production might help ease the inflammation associated with obesity and…
Potential therapy to treat detrimental effects of marijuana
A new study using a preclinical animal model suggests that prenatal exposure to THC, the psychoactive component of cannabis, makes…