Psychostimulant drugs like methamphetamine (METH) and cocaine (COC) affect the brain and nervous system by boosting alertness, attention, and energy levels of the individual. However, their persistent use results in drug ...
Sep 7, 2023
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A good night's sleep has many proven health benefits, and a new Scripps Research study suggests one more: preventing opioid relapse.
Sep 6, 2023
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For most of us, the prospect of a long-haul flight is exciting, mixed with a few nerves. We're off somewhere different—perhaps a holiday, maybe to catch up with friends or family. Even work can be more interesting when ...
Aug 31, 2023
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A good night's sleep is essential for everyone. In individuals with Huntington's disease (HD), sleep disturbances constitute an additional burden that may exacerbate disease outcomes and impact patients' quality of life. ...
Aug 22, 2023
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Fitbit devices provide accurate measurements of wearers' circadian rhythms, or rest-activity cycles, but underestimate sleep measures, according to researchers at The University of Texas at Austin and the University of Texas ...
Aug 8, 2023
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Early hunter-gatherers faced long periods of fasting. Their access to food relied on successful hunting, fishing, and the availability of wild plants.
Aug 3, 2023
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Long-term circadian disruption in a rat model of high blood pressure accelerated stroke onset and shortened lifespan, according to researchers from Morehouse School of Medicine in Atlanta. Researchers also discovered the ...
Jul 20, 2023
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Eating breakfast after 9 a.m. is associated with a 59% higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes compared to risk in people who eat breakfast before 8 a.m. This is the main conclusion of a study in which ISGlobal, an institution ...
Jul 18, 2023
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Adolescent rats exposed to alcohol vapor experience persistent sleep disruption after withdrawal, as measured by Fitbit-like tracking devices, a new study has shown. The findings, published in Alcohol: Clinical & Experimental ...
Jun 19, 2023
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Going to bed earlier is one way for teens to get the sleep they need, new research suggests.
Jun 12, 2023
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