Ketamine, A Promising Depression Treatment, Seems To Act Like An Opioid

Aug 29, 2018

A new study suggests that ketamine, an increasingly popular treatment for depression, has something in common with drugs like fentanyl and oxycodone. The small study found evidence that ketamine's...

Severe Depression: Vagus Nerve Stimulator Improves Lives

Aug 27, 2018 • 1 comment

For people with treatment-resistant depression, adding vagus nerve stimulation to medication can drastically improve their quality of life, concludes a new study. The National Institute of Mental...

Men’s health

Baldness: A Protein Would Be Responsible For Hair Loss

Aug 18, 2018

According to a study conducted by a team of researchers at the University of Texas, in the United States, a protein is responsible for hair loss and depigmentation. A Gene Involved In The Production...

The Healing Power of Creative Therapy for Depression

Aug 15, 2018

Art therapy can be a powerful tool when used along with other depression treatment. Find out how you can benefit from this and other types of creative therapy. Art therapy is a unique approach...

Men’s health

  Want To Be A Dad? Wear Boxers, Not Skin-Tight Briefs

Aug 10, 2018

Men trying to become a father the old-fashioned way are better off wearing loose underwear, according to a study published Thursday. Compared to men who favor snug-fitting briefs, devotees of boxer...

Abortion Rights Around The World

Aug 8, 2018

Argentine lawmakers will vote Wednesday on the legalisation of abortion, which remains banned in some 20 countries worldwide, while others have highly restrictive laws in place. Here is a snapshot of...

Ankylosing spondylitis

Acupuncture Ankylosing Spondylitis Relief Confirmed

Jul 30, 2018

Researchers conclude that acupuncture and herbal medicine provide relief for patients with ankylosing spondylitis (AS). Ankylosing spondylitis is a type of arthritis characterized by inflammation of...

Diabetes (Type 2)
Diabetes insipidus

Why Lifestyle Changes Won’t Work For Everyone With Type 2 Diabetes

Jul 27, 2018 • 1 comment

Experts from the University of Stirling in the U.K. have made a breakthrough in understanding how people respond to lifestyle changes for preventing type 2 diabetes. The team discovered a new genomic...

Heat And Medication: Pharmacists Share Tips To Keep Prescriptions Safe

Jul 16, 2018 • 1 comment

With warmer days on the horizon, pharmacists recommend to ‘keep it cool’ when you are storing prescription and over-the-counter medication. Many medications should be stored at controlled room...

It’s Hot Out. Here Are Some Tips to Stay Cool

Jul 14, 2018 • 2 comments

In Boston, some women are using parasols for shade. In New York City, children frolic in the spray of opened sidewalk fire hydrants. And in Lexington, Ky., people celebrating the Fourth of...

8 Questions You're Too Embarrassed to Ask About Sun Protection

Jul 13, 2018

A few weeks ago, several friends and I headed out to lounge in Brooklyn’s Prospect Park on a hot, sunny afternoon around 5 p.m. Knowing it wouldn’t be too long before the sun started to set, we...

Top Tips for Staying Healthy This Summer

Jul 13, 2018

Summertime is in full bloom, and that means long hot days where you’re hanging by the pool and sipping something cool. It also means lots of parties, where you’re likely to drink lots of beer and...