Females may be more biochemically sensitive to alcohol long before dependence sets in
Alcohol affects everyone differently, but new research reveals that biological sex may play a bigger role than previously thought.
Jun 3, 2025
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Ethanolamines
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Key chemical discovered as potent stimulator of esophageal and upper stomach muscle movement
A research group has discovered that a natural substance in the body, known as platelet-activating factor (PAF), can strongly stimulate muscle movements in parts of the digestive system, especially the esophagus and the upper ...
May 20, 2025
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Virtual trial shows combo rescue inhaler nearly halves severe asthma attacks
Findings from a first-of-its-kind virtual trial in pulmonary medicine, conducted at Rutgers and many other institutions, suggest adding an inhaled corticosteroid to rescue therapy could sharply reduce the danger of severe ...
May 19, 2025
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On the sidelines no more: New research shows astrocytes are active players in neuromodulation
Once thought to play a supporting function in the brain, new research published in Science shows non-neuronal astroglial cells perform a leading role in regulating the activity of neurons and their connections.
May 18, 2025
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Dopamine and noradrenaline linked to hippocampal activation during light exercise
Researchers at the University of Tsukuba investigated whether monoamine neurotransmitters, such as dopamine, are involved in hippocampal activation even during light exercise. Dopamine secreted from the ventral tegmental ...
May 17, 2025
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An overlooked cell type orchestrates brain rewiring during states of heightened attention
Researchers at Washington University School of Medicine in St. Louis have upended the decades-old dogma of how connections between brain cells are rearranged during states of heightened vigilance or attention. The team found ...
May 15, 2025
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Research reveals how the brain's 'dimmer switch' fine-tunes arousal and attention
A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we respond to stress, how we cope with anxiety and fear, and how we create memories and learn.
May 15, 2025
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Using an inhaler alone may not be enough to manage asthma
Inhalers have been key to asthma management since the 1950s. The most common, salbutamol, comes in a familiar blue-colored inhaler (or "puffer").
May 14, 2025
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Q&A: SSRI use in pregnancy and risk of depression in teens
Nearly two decades ago, Columbia researchers who were using mouse models to better understand the role of serotonin in depression got results that left them baffled.
May 6, 2025
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From headaches to addiction: The risks of overusing nasal decongestant sprays
Nasal decongestant sprays are a popular remedy for relieving nasal congestion caused by colds, allergies and sinus infections. These sprays provide quick relief allowing for easier breathing. However, while they can be effective ...
Apr 29, 2025
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