Q&A: Navigating menopause—hormone therapy and alternatives
Even though about half of the population will experience it at some point, what menopause entails and what treatments are available remain fuzzy.
Oct 23, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on gamma-Aminobutyric Acid
MeSH tree: D02.241.081.114.500.350
Cognitive deficits from meth and PCP use are generated by a common neurotransmitter switch, neurobiologists show
The effects of sustained drug abuse can manifest in many ways. Loss of memory and reduced cognitive functions are some of the effects that can persist for years. Neurobiologists at the University of California San Diego have ...
Sep 26, 2024
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Skeletal muscle relaxants beneficial for only certain conditions
Long-term use of skeletal muscle relaxants (SMRs) for chronic pain is only effective for certain conditions, such as painful spasms, painful cramps, and neck pain, according to a review published online Sept. 19 in JAMA Network ...
Sep 24, 2024
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No concussion? A blow to the head can still be dangerous, says study
In a football game, an athlete takes a bad hit to the head. He doesn't feel dazed or confused: he seems to have escaped a concussion. However, despite the lack of concussive symptoms, the impact has disrupted the chemical ...
Sep 20, 2024
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How the brain's inner chamber governs our state of consciousness
In hospital operating rooms and intensive care units, propofol is a drug of choice, widely used to sedate patients for their comfort or render them fully unconscious for invasive procedures.
Sep 9, 2024
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Psychedelics show promise for treating PTSD by suppressing learned fear responses
Ongoing research is revealing how psychedelic drugs like psilocybin (the active ingredient in "magic mushrooms") and LSD may help treat post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) by suppressing learned fear responses.
Sep 4, 2024
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Autism spectrum disorders linked to neurotransmitter switching in the brain
Autism spectrum disorders (ASD) involve mild to severe impairment of social, behavioral and communication abilities. These disorders can significantly impact performance at school, in employment and in other areas of life. ...
Aug 22, 2024
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Molecule restores cognition, memory in Alzheimer's disease model mice
In a study, published in the journal The Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, a molecule identified and synthesized by UCLA Health researchers was shown to restore cognitive functions in mice with symptoms of ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Daily rhythms depend on receptor density in biological clock, study shows
In humans and other animals, signals from a central circadian clock in the brain generate the seasonal and daily rhythms of life. They help the body to prepare for expected changes in the environment and also optimize when ...
Jul 24, 2024
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Tell-tale gene affects success of drug used to treat chronic pain, study finds
Women who carry a particular form of a pain gene are more likely to respond well to a common medication used to treat long-term discomfort, research shows.
Jul 15, 2024
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