Depression is linked to diminished activity in parts of the brain believed to regulate mood, which previous research suggests may explain why depressed persons display an lessened ability to govern their ruminative thought process. In a new paper published online in advance of print, researchers at University of California San Diego School of Medicine expand…
Exposure to air pollution is a well-established global health problem associated with complications for people with asthma and respiratory disease, as well as heart conditions and an increased risk of stroke, and according to the World Health Organization, is responsible for millions of deaths annually. Emerging evidence now suggests that air pollution may also impact…
IMAGE: Iraneus Ogu, Africa AI, Blockchain and Longevity Consultant at Insilico Medicine, to present at the 2019 Africa Health Conference in Johannesburg, South Africa, May 28-29, 2019. view more Credit: Insilico Tuesday, May 21, 2019 – Insilico Medicine, a biotech company developing the end-to-end drug discovery pipeline utilizing the next generation artificial intelligence, will present its…
IMAGE: Researchers used this monitoring system to track when and how often patients took their medications. They compared that information to patient reports about their medication routines. view more Credit: Alison Phillips AMES, Iowa – A visit to the doctor’s office typically begins with a series of questions, including one about medications. An Iowa State University…
Most doctors agree that masturbating during pregnancy is safe and that it can even provide health benefits, such as lowering stress and promoting blood flow. For some pregnant women, morning sickness, nausea, and fatigue remove any interest in sexual activity, including masturbation. Others notice an increase in their sex drive — libido — due to…
There have now been 880 measles cases reported in this year’s outbreak, already the largest since 1994, federal health officials said on Monday. An additional 41 cases were reported last week, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Of those, 30 were in New York State, which is having the country’s most intense…
PARIS — A 42-year-old Frenchman who has spent more than a decade in a vegetative state was taken off life support on Monday after years of court disputes that divided the man’s family and put him at the center of a right-to-die debate in France. On Monday, doctors at a hospital in the northeastern city…
PHILADELPHIA — Jeff Foster, 58, a retired security guard with an abiding sweet tooth and a generous paunch, scowled as he considered the cornucopia of refrigerated soft drinks at his local convenience store. “It’s just not right,” he said, complaining that prices on his favorite brands had nearly doubled since a tax on sweetened beverages…
In season four of NBC’s “Parks and Recreation,” Paul Rudd plays a wealthy businessman named Bobby Newport who runs for city council because he’s looking for something “easy” to do. He is asked during a debate how he’d fix the town. His answer: “I have no idea.” Still, the audience goes wild, much to the…
Shaving is a popular, affordable option for removing pubic hair. However, shaving the bikini area can sometimes cause razor burn, which can lead to skin irritation and discomfort. Some people shave the hair from their vulva and labia. Experiencing razor burn near the vagina can be extremely uncomfortable. Pubic razor burn may cause red bumps,…