Health
Marijuana use linked to epigenetic changes
Recent and long-term marijuana use is linked to changes in the human epigenome, a new Northwestern Medicine study published in Molecular Psychiatry has found.
Jul 20, 2023
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News tagged with blood disorders
Alzheimer's disease & dementia
Study suggests alcohol consumption linked to acceleration of Alzheimer's disease
Alzheimer's disease is the most common form of dementia, accounting for 60% to 80% of dementia cases, according to the Alzheimer's Association. While current research suggests alcohol use disorder is a risk factor in Alzheimer's ...
Feb 17, 2023
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Other
Is it really bad to drink blood?
Vampires are real, and they exist in all pockets of society. But is drinking blood safe? What does the science say about sipping on blood?
Apr 17, 2018
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Neuroscience
Are we 'brainwashed' during sleep?
New research from Boston University suggests that tonight while you sleep, something amazing will happen within your brain. Your neurons will go quiet. A few seconds later, blood will flow out of your head. Then, a watery ...
Oct 31, 2019
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Cardiology
Obstructive sleep apnea is common in kids and may impact blood pressure, heart health
Obstructive sleep apnea, a form of sleep-disordered breathing, is common in children and adolescents and may be associated with elevated blood pressure and changes in heart structure, according to a new scientific statement ...
Aug 18, 2021
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Diabetes
Diabetes gene found that causes low and high blood sugar levels in the same family
A study of families with rare blood sugar conditions has revealed a new gene thought to be critical in the regulation of insulin, the key hormone in diabetes.
Jan 15, 2018
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Medications
Certain blood pressure meds tied to suicide risk in study
(HealthDay)—A common type of blood pressure medication might be associated with an increased risk of suicide, a new study suggests.
Oct 17, 2019
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Medical research
Xanthan gum-based fluid thickener can help decrease blood glucose levels
Type 2 diabetes mellitus is a common lifestyle disease that is prevalent worldwide. It can often lead to complications, such as diseases of the heart, and increased risk of death, but preventive measures, such as a healthy ...
Dec 27, 2022
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Researchers develop blood test for depression, bipolar disorder
Worldwide, 1 in 4 people will suffer from a depressive episode in their lifetime.
Apr 8, 2021
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Psychology & Psychiatry
A correlation found between psychiatric disorders and events during the prenatal stage
Particular genetic variants in the human genome that are important for the development of the brain early in the life of the foetus are frequently found in psychiatric disorders. This is shown by a study carried out by iPSYCH.
Feb 1, 2019
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