Doctors turn to thumbs for diagnosis and treatment by text Dr. Anna Nguyen spoke with none of the five patients she treated on a recent weekday morning. She didn't even leave her dining room. Oct 8, 2019 0 1
Psychedelic drug to be tested for treatment-resistant depression in Houston Psilocybin, a psychedelic drug believed to help rewire the brain, is now being studied to relieve treatment-resistant depression at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth) as part of a global Phase ... Oct 8, 2019 0 20
How can ultrasonic brain stimulation cure brain diseases? Just as rays of sunlight can be focused by a magnifying glass, beams of ultrasound can be focused—not to start a fire, but to converge on a specific target. The pulses of ultrasound are able to pass through obstructions ... Oct 8, 2019 0 0
Study reveals uptick in suicide and fatal drug overdoses among blacks, Hispanics, women To classify a death as a suicide, medical examiners and coroners rely on hard evidence, perhaps a suicide note or a gun near the body. Oct 8, 2019 0 1
How to keep cool in a blackout during a heatwave Researchers from the University's Thermal Ergonomics Laboratory simulated heatwave conditions to examine the effect of using water in different ways—on a person's core temperature, cardiovascular strain, risk of dehydration ... Oct 8, 2019 0 2
Four Loko continues to wreak havoc among young drinkers Supersized alcopops pose unique risks to young drinkers, despite new serving size labels mandated by the Federal Trade Commission. Two new studies led by Dr. Matthew Rossheim at George Mason University's College of Health ... Oct 8, 2019 0 1
Need to balance guides development of limb-body coordination The need to feel balanced drives the development of coordination between body and limbs as zebrafish larvae learn to swim, a new study finds. Oct 8, 2019 0 31
Melanoma variability at the single-cell level predicts treatment responses Patients with advanced melanoma have been able to live longer because of several newly approved targeted treatment options, including BRAF and MEK inhibitors. However, patients will often have different responses to the same ... Oct 8, 2019 0 17
Is online fitness training right for you? (HealthDay)—You say that you can't get to the gym or afford to hire your own personal trainer, but you want a routine made just for you. It might not be mission impossible after all. Oct 8, 2019 0 0
A cool-season comfort food without lots of calories (HealthDay)—If you've been relegating parsnips to the stock pot (their sweetness enhances both chicken and vegetable broth) or have been skipping over them altogether, you're missing out on a hearty side-dish choice for ... Oct 8, 2019 0 0