Ecstasy drug causes chronic loss of serotonin in humans
17 DEC 2011 Ecstasy drug produces lasting toxicity in the brain Recreational use of Ecstasy – the illegal “rave” drug that produces feelings of euphoria and emotional warmth…
How muscle fatigue originates in the head
17 DEC 2011 Researchers from the University of Zurich have now studied in detail what sportsmen and women know from experience: The head plays a key role in tiring endurance…
Extreme cold good for exercise recovery
17 DEC 2011 Athletes go to great lengths to protect their muscles and recover from exercise-induced muscle damage, but there has been little work to determine what methods are most…
Pycnogenol found to improve memory and test scores in college students in new clinical trial
Natural supplement shown to improve mental performance and decrease test anxiety by 17 percent Dec. 7, 2011 – HOBOKEN, NJ – Keeping your brain in shape…no sweat. Health-conscious consumers…
Short walk cuts chocolate consumption in half
17 DEC 2011 A 15-minute walk can cut snacking on chocolate at work by half, according to research by the University of Exeter. The study showed that, even in stressful…
Serious studies on the many risks of statins
I have decided to post a quick data rebuttal, after the publishing of a few misguided headlines (i.e " Statins have virtually no side-effects, study finds", and "Give statins to…
Children of parents in technical jobs at higher risk for autism / Health care occupations were 6x more likely to have a child on the autism spectrum.
UTHealth research: Children of parents in technical jobs at higher risk for autism Aisha Dickerson, Ph.D. HOUSTON – (May 14, 2014) – Children of fathers who are in…
181 clinicalnews.org draft report 17 MAY 2014
CNO Report 181 Release Date 17 MAY 2014 Draft Report Compiled by Ralph Turchiano www.clinicalnews.org In this Issue: Study finds large increase in type 1 and 2 diabetes among…
Single episode of binge drinking can adversely affect health according to new UMMS study
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 15-May-2014 Increase in endotoxins after heavy drinking leads to production of immune cells involved in fever, inflammation and tissue destruction WORCESTER, MA – It only takes one…
Sugar implicated in cardiovascular disease risk independent of weight gain
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 15-May-2014 Researchers from New Zealand's University of Otago have uncovered evidence that sugar has a direct effect on risk factors for heart disease, and is likely to…
Chronic infections thwart vaccine effectiveness
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 15-May-2014 'Bystander' chronic infections thwart development of immune cell memory Implications for improving efficacy of vaccine campaigns in regions with chronic, infectious diseases PHILADELPHIA – Studies of…
Zinc supplementation boosts immune system in children, Cochrane Review finds
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 14-May-2014 Zinc supplements reduce diarrhoea and other infections in malnourished children, and may prevent death, according to a new study published in The Cochrane Library. The study…
Study finds outcome data in clinical trials reported inadequately, inconsistently
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 14-May-2014 CNO ( note ) we often attempt to use ClinicalTrials.gov ourselves. For those who attempt to navigate through that site, quickly discover that registry compliance is…
Relationship Satisfaction Linked with Changing Use of Contraception
May 14, 2014 Women’s sexual satisfaction in long-term heterosexual relationships may be influenced by changes in hormonal contraceptive use, research from the University of Stirling shows. The study, published in…
Smokers with high levels of PCB in the blood have a 640% increased risk of dying over 8 years.
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 14-May-2014 PCB increases harmful effects of smoking It is well known that exposure to asbestos or radon drastically increases the injurious effects of smoking. In the present…
Forgiving a Wrong May Actually Make It Easier to Forget
May 13, 2014 We’re often told to “forgive and forget” the wrongs that we suffer — it turns out that there may be some scientific truth behind the common saying.…
Smart drugs (i.e. Methylphenidate sold as Ritalin and Concerta ) pose special risks to the developing brain of young people
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 13-May-2014 Over a million American students misuse prescription drugs or take illegal stimulants to increase their attention span, memory, and capacity to stay awake. Such "smart drugs"…
Brain may never fully recover from exposure to paint, glue, degreasers
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 12-May-2014 MINNEAPOLIS – People who are exposed to paint, glue or degreaser fumes at work may experience memory and thinking problems in retirement, decades after their exposure,…
Why does aspirin delay wound healing?
Understanding aspirin's effect on wound healing offers hope for treating chronic wounds In addition to its known capacity to promote bleeding events, aspirin also inhibits wound healing. New research published…
Fourfold increase in the rate of diagnosed cases of celiac disease in the UK
PUBLIC RELEASE DATE: 11-May-2014 Coeliac UK, the national charity for coeliac disease announces today, 12th May 2014, new research from the University of Nottingham that has found a fourfold increase…
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