University of Florida neuroscientists have made a mechanistic discovery that paves the way to test immune-modulating medicines as a potential tool to break the cycle of methamphetamine addiction.
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Unexpected finding could offer new treatment targets for meth addiction
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Avoiding ultraprocessed foods supports healthier aging
We compared how participants fared while eating their habitual diets with how they responded to the two diets that were low in ultraprocessed foods. During the periods when participants ate fewer ultraprocessed foods, they…
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Parkrun participation surging thanks to parkwalkers, new research shows
New research from the University of Stirling has revealed that introducing parkwalkers to parkrun events has led to a surge in those walking the routes.
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Why Pharmacies Like Walgreens, Rite Aid And Independents Are Dying
“Can you — should you — keep expanding at this pace?” “Yes, we can… and yes, we should…. We would be crazy not to.”
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Pediatrician offers advice on how to talk with a teen about drugs and alcohol
Although most teens don’t use drugs or alcohol, some do: Adolescence is a time of exploration and risk-taking, and today’s substances—from high-potency cannabis to counterfeit pills laced with fentanyl—are far more dangerous than in previous…
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How Childbearing Leaves Its Imprint on Mothers’ Biological Age
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Having kids is costly. Not just financially, but biologically, too. At least in…
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How to prevent and fight norovirus
Nearly half a million Americans visit the emergency room (ER) each year with a fast-spreading stomach bug called norovirus.
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Best Forms, Dosages, and Safety Tips
Magnesium supplements have become a staple in many wellness routines, and with good reason. Magnesium plays a central role in hundreds of biochemical reactions in the body, yet many adults do not consistently meet recommended intakes…
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New Insights Into the Genetics of Blindness
In patients with retinitis pigmentosa (RP), crucial cells in the retina known as rods and cones die over time; night blindness eventually sets in; tunnel vision follows; and some individuals become totally…
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A hidden brain signal may reveal Alzheimer’s long before diagnosis
Using a specially designed analysis tool, scientists at Brown University have identified a brain-based biomarker that may help predict whether mild cognitive impairment will progress into Alzheimer’s disease. The approach focuses on measuring…
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