Erythropoietin, or Epo for short, is a notorious doping agent. It promotes the formation of red blood cells, leading thereby to enhanced physical performance—at least, that is what we have believed until now. However, as ...
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(Medical Xpress)—One thing that sets humans apart from other animals is our ability to intelligently and rapidly adapt to a wide variety of new challenges—using skills learned in much different contexts to inform and ...
Aug 12, 2013
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New research from the University of Missouri School of Medicine has established a link between irritable bowel syndrome (IBS) and mental health challenges, such as anxiety, depression, and suicidal ideation. The research ...
Feb 22, 2023
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Australian researchers have discovered for the first time that reduced heart rate variability – or changes in heart beat timing – best predicts cognitive disturbances, such as concentration difficulties commonly reported ...
Nov 15, 2012
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A recent FDA warning about the latest social media challenge to go viral has brought renewed focus on the dangerous trend that endangers impressionable children and teens.
Sep 28, 2022
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Mental health experts are calling for a greater world focus on improving access to care and treatment for mental, neurological, and substance use (MNS) disorders, as well as increasing discoveries in research that will enable ...
Jul 6, 2011
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Patients with traumatic brain injury (TBI) commonly have emotional difficulties—a persistent problem with limited treatment options. New approaches to treatment for emotional deficits after TBI are presented in the September/October ...
Sep 11, 2017
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If I were to throw a slice of cheese at your face, dear reader, it would be weird for you. You might say, "Hey. Why did you throw that slice of cheese at my face? That was out of the ordinary."
Mar 11, 2019
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The University of California, San Diego Jacobs School of Engineering announced today that it is a Grand Challenges Explorations winner, an initiative funded by the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation. Bioengineering Professor ...
May 9, 2012
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A saliva test used to diagnose the human immunodeficiency virus (HIV), is comparable in accuracy to the traditional blood test, according to a new study led by the Research Institute of the McGill University Health Centre ...
Jan 24, 2012
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