Australian study finds medications for alcohol use disorders underutilized
Researchers from The University of Western Australia have found medications used to treat alcohol use disorders are severely underutilized in Australia.
Sep 10, 2024
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Organic Chemicals: News and Research on Alkanes
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Research illuminates benefits of taurine: Q&A with professor of pathology
The amino acid taurine, a common ingredient in energy drinks, is one of the most abundant amino acids in humans, where it plays key roles in our muscles, our brains, and in the mitochondria that power all our cells. Research ...
Aug 8, 2024
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Researchers explore the safety, efficacy and bioactivity of herbal medicines
Herbal medicines have been an integral part of traditional health care systems worldwide, dating back thousands of years. These natural remedies, rooted in cultural traditions, are now experiencing a resurgence in popularity ...
Jun 12, 2024
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Patented technology uses curcumin for potent inhibitory effects on the development of food allergy
Clinton Mathias, associate professor of nutritional sciences in the College of Agriculture, Health and Natural Resources (CAHNR), has discovered a potential new treatment for allergic reactions.
Jun 7, 2024
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Alcohol use disorder can be treated with an array of medications—but few people have heard of them
More than 29.5 million Americans ages 12 and up had alcohol use disorder—the medical term for the disease commonly known as alcoholism—in 2022, when the most recent national data was published.
May 20, 2024
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Study finds biomarkers for psychiatric symptoms in patients with rare genetic condition 22q
A recent study led by UC Davis Health researchers provides new insights into the molecular changes linked to the rare genetic condition 22q11.2 deletion syndrome, or 22q. It found unique biomarkers that could identify patients ...
Apr 26, 2024
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Prescribing alcohol use disorder medications upon discharge from alcohol-related hospitalizations works
For adults hospitalized for alcohol-related reasons, receiving a prescription for an alcohol use disorder (AUD) medication at the time of discharge may lower their risk of returning to the hospital within 30 days of discharge, ...
Mar 29, 2024
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Hazardous mold contaminates many food staples: What you should know about mycotoxins
Mycotoxins are substances produced by mold that poison food. They are harmful to humans and animals when consumed. According to the Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO), about 25% of the world's agricultural harvests ...
Mar 28, 2024
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Rural Americans are going without meds to fight opioid, alcohol addictions
Less than 9% of rural Americans who abuse both opioids and alcohol are prescribed medications to treat both disorders, new research reveals.
Mar 26, 2024
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Study links long-term consumption of reused deep-fried oil with increased neurodegeneration
A new study found higher levels of neurodegeneration in rats that consumed reused deep-fried cooking oils and their offspring compared to rats on a normal diet. Deep frying, which involves completely submerging food in hot ...
Mar 25, 2024
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