When people stop taking antidepressants, this can sometimes cause withdrawal symptoms or even a potential relapse. Knowing how to stop this medication safely can help people to manage these symptoms and safeguard their well-being. In this article, we look at why it can be hard to stop taking antidepressants and the symptoms that withdrawal can
A recent study identified an unused psychotropic drug that might help in the fight against cancer. The molecule could help to minimize drug resistance. A new study sheds light on drug-resistant tumors. One of the most significant stumbling blocks to effectively treating cancer is its ability to develop immunity to some drugs. Cancer cells are
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] To make decisions on a daily basis, we require a fundamental truth to aid us. A research group examined the extent of the spreading of false news through social media in a novel way. Making decisions requires some central truth in order to function in every day human
Chlorophyll is present in most green vegetables, and some people take it as a health supplement. The potential benefits of chlorophyll include improving health, boosting energy, and fighting illnesses. In this article, we examine the possible benefits of chlorophyll and the evidence supporting them. We also look at how to take chlorophyll supplements. What is
Tim O’Connor tries to keep himself active in retirement, teaching English as a second language to adults in New York City, and staying fit to ward off health problems. “I don’t have a great cardiac family history in my family,” the retired attorney explained. When his longtime doctor converted to a concierge medicine practice with
Heightened levels of brain inflammation biomarkers have been linked to the development of dementia, but it remains unclear whether inflammation must be present long-term in order to affect brain health. New research finds evidence that chronic inflammation may be tied to dementia. Last year, Medical News Today reported on a study suggesting that elevated inflammation
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] Researchers investigated whether tanning and skin cancer risks are regularly evaluated in indoor tanners, as recommended by government health organizations. Skin cancer has been on the rise in the United States. Almost five million people are diagnosed with skin cancer every year. Detecting skin cancer early increases the
A new study published in the Journal of Neuroscience suggests that regular intake of low-dose aspirin may prevent Alzheimer’s pathology from forming in the brain and protect the memory of those living with this form of dementia. If replicated in humans, the results of the new research will lead to the use of aspirin as
Heberden’s nodes are bony growths that develop on the finger joints, otherwise known as the interphalangeal joints. They most commonly develop on the joints nearest to the fingertips and can cause the fingers to appear crooked. Heberden’s nodes only develop in people who have osteoarthritis, or OA, which is a degenerative bone condition. These growths
Though you may not hear of it often, cytomegalovirus is a fairly common virus. It is usually harmless, but once contracted, it remains in the system for the rest of a person’s life. Scientists expected to see that the presence of a beta-herpes virus in the system would weaken immunity. That’s not what they found.
Our Reader Score [Total: 1 Average: 5] Many women use mobile applications to predict aspects of the menstrual cycle such as fertility and ovulation. Researchers investigated how reliable certain apps are in aiding couples who wish to conceive. Many women rely on the accuracy of mobile menstrual cycle applications (apps) to predict their optimal fertility
Our Reader Score [Total: 2 Average: 3.5] A team of Danish researchers examine how substituting carbohydrates with protein can reduce glucose excursions in type 2 diabetic patients. For those of with type 2 diabetes, learning to manage the disease is all about building healthy lifestyle habits such as avoiding processed sugars, exercising more frequently, learning
Our Reader Score [Total: 3 Average: 3.7] Scientists are designing a blood test that could detect cancer before symptoms occur. Early detection allows early treatment and prevents cancer progression. Cancer is usually diagnosed after a patient has been experiencing symptoms. At this point, the tumor has already grown significantly and often has spread to other
For some time, we have known that a region of the brain known as the prefrontal cortex is linked to violence, though it has been unclear whether particular patterns of activity in that area are, in fact, the cause behind aggression. Researchers investigate whether brain stimulation could be used to reduce aggressive behavior. The brain’s
Now that Amazon has snapped up internet pharmacy PillPack for around $1 billion in cash, how long will it take before consumers can rely on the e-commerce giant for their medicines, as they do for groceries, clothing, books and pretty much everything else? And what will Amazon’s strategy be once the deal closes this year?
Drinking coffee could boost your chances of a longer life, research shows, even for those who consume as many as eight cups a day. In a study of around half-a-million British adults, coffee drinkers were found to have a slightly lower risk of death over a 10-year follow-up period than non-coffee drinkers. The apparent longevity
American Well, a start-up that helps hospitals and other physician groups integrate virtual consultations, has backing from a giant new partner: Philips. As of June 28, American Well had raised a fresh $291 million, according to an SEC filing, which indicates the company is aiming to raise a total of about $315 million. In January,
THE U.S. COUNTIES WHERE kids and teenagers are most likely to suffer from cancer are also the most economically successful, according to a new report from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. About 15,000 people under 20 are diagnosed with some form of cancer every year, and estimated incidence rates in the CDC report
According to a new study, the effects of natural aging processes, combined with those of obesity and a poor diet, affect certain brain mechanisms, thereby boosting the risk of Alzheimer’s. In a new study on mice, researchers find out how a high-fat, high-sugar diet renders the aging brain more vulnerable to Alzheimer’s. Alzheimer’s disease is
Our Reader Score [Total: 2 Average: 5] Researchers compared the success of liver transplant surgery after the use of standard cold storage methods or a revolutionary new warm storage method. Liver transplant surgery is a widely accepted procedure for patients with failing livers due to cancer, cirrhosis, or other diseases. It has a high success
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A newly published JAMA Internal Medicine article has reported new findings on the association of smoking cigars and risk of mortality and morbidity. Smoking continues to be the number one preventable risk factor for mortality and morbidity. Despite strong evidence on the correlation between smoking cigarettes and mortality
As adults, our risk of dying increases each year. In fact, our risk of death grows exponentially. However, a new study suggests that this might not be the case at the extreme end of the age spectrum. Mortality risk as we age still holds some mysteries. It will come as no surprise that as we
Our Reader Score [Total: 0 Average: 0] A recent study looked at whether a rectal examination performed by family doctors is useful in screening for prostate cancer. Current estimates state that over one million men receive a diagnosis of prostate cancer every year. The prostate is a small, walnut-sized organ sitting just below the bladder
Our Reader Score [Total: 3 Average: 4.3] A new review published in Toxicon describes the properties of animal venoms and highlights their use as potential therapeutic agents. Thinking of snake, scorpions, and spiders draws an image of poisonous creatures capable of inflicting deadly and debilitating poisonous bites. Who would have thought that some animal venoms
Our Reader Score [Total: 4 Average: 4.3] Researchers review existing paradigms in mindfulness research and how it has helped tackle addiction. They also discuss the future of this approach. Bio-behavioural science continues to give us new insights into the mechanisms underlying addiction. However, most findings in this area of research have been focused on novel
Are you tired of eating the same old foods every day? Have you had enough of your old furniture? Is your daily routine a drag? There’s a simple way to regain lost enjoyment, a study says. Scientists find how to make the most mundane things more enjoyable — and it’s very easy, they say. When
Every woman’s experience of miscarriage is different. Some people might want to know how long the process lasts so that they can prepare both mentally and physically. Miscarriage, or pregnancy loss, is classified as a pregnancy that ends before 20 weeks. It is more common than many people think, occurring in about 8–20 percent of
Our Reader Score [Total: 3 Average: 3] In a recent article published in JAMA, the US Preventive Services Task Force released a statement that they do not recommend ovarian cancer screening for women who do not show symptoms. Ovarian cancer is the fifth most common cause of cancer-related deaths in American women and is responsible