FDA approves first nasal spray to curb anaphylaxis, an alternative to injections
Folks nervous about administering a rescue shot for anaphylaxis finally have a new alternative in a nasal spray.
Aug 10, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Ethanolamines
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Why so many people drown at the water's edge
Just being near blue spaces (the sea, rivers and lakes) can make us feel more relaxed because water triggers our parasympathetic nervous system, helping our body rest and digest. This calming effect, which slows our heart ...
Jul 26, 2024
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ADHD is highly treatable—a primary care nurse practitioner with ADHD explains the science
"My brain has way too many tabs open."
Jul 25, 2024
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Self-imposed use cessation dates tied to ophthalmic drop waste
Self-imposed use cessation dates (SUCD) for multiuse eye drop bottles leads to significant drug waste and associated costs, according to a report published online July 1 in Ophthalmology.
Jul 16, 2024
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Combining genomics and metabolism identifies long-sought mitochondrial choline transporter
A multidisciplinary research team has developed a discovery platform to probe the function of genes involved in metabolism—the sum of all life-sustaining chemical reactions.
Jul 8, 2024
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Chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021 in the US: Study
The number of individuals in the U.S. who had chronic hypertension or chronic high blood pressure during pregnancy doubled between 2008 and 2021, while the prescribing and filling of antihypertensive medication during pregnancy ...
Jun 17, 2024
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Prenatal supplements fall far short in crucial nutrition during pregnancy—most women don't even know it
If there's one thing doctors agree on, it's that all of their pregnant patients should take prenatal supplements. As a result, about 3 in 4 expecting mothers follow their doctor's advice.
Jun 4, 2024
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Not eating can hinder weight loss, study in fruit flies suggests
In behavioral experiments using the fruit fly Drosophila melanogaster, a research team at the University of Cologne's Institute of Zoology studied the control of food intake in the brain. Similar to humans, molecules similar ...
May 31, 2024
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Study finds ultraviolet radiation may affect subcutaneous fat regulation, could lead to new obesity treatments
Obesity and metabolic disorders are increasingly significant global public health issues. In a novel study, a team of dermatologists has evaluated the effect of ultraviolet (UV) exposure on appetite and weight regulation. ...
May 22, 2024
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Study shows that astrocytes integrate information about past events in their soma
Neurons are known to communicate and integrate information they receive from their dendrites, branch-like structures extending from their body. In contrast, the activity in astrocytes, a class of star-shaped glial cells found ...
