Veterans with PTSD at higher risk for death from preventable causes
By Katherine Shagoury Veterans seeking treatment for posttraumatic stress disorder (PTSD) are at increased risk of death compared with the general population, according to a new study published in the...
Read MoreCaffeine exposure may stimulate fat loss
By Katherine Shagoury Drinking a cup of coffee can stimulate “brown fat,” the body’s fat-fighting defenses, according to a new study published in the journal Scientific Reports. Brown adipose tissue,...
Read MorePoor sleep linked to reduced memory in older adults, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury Variability in night-to-night sleep time and reduced sleep quality adversely affect the ability of older adults to recall information about past events, according to a new study...
Read MoreLow-carb diet improves metabolic syndrome in some cases
By Katherine Shagoury A low-carb diet may have benefits for people at risk of developing type 2 diabetes even if they don’t lose any weight, according to a new study...
Read MoreSurvey shows psoriasis patients frequently turn to alternative medicine
By Katherine Shagoury Patients with psoriasis frequently use complementary or alternative therapies to treat their symptoms, according to a new survey by dermatologists from the George Washington University (GW) and...
Read MoreFibromyalgia patients show variations in microbiome composition, study shows
By Katherine Shagoury There is a correlation between fibromyalgia chronic pain and alterations in the gut microbiome, according to a new study published in the journal Pain. The research was...
Read MoreChildren’s hospital uses genetic testing for targeted therapies
By Katherine Shagoury Scientists and clinicians at Children’s Hospital Los Angeles in California have developed a comprehensive genetic testing panel to detect genetic markers that respond to target therapies, according to...
Read MoreStanford study finds medical marijuana does not reduce opioid deaths
By Katherine Shagoury Legalizing medical marijuana does not reduce the rate of fatal opioid overdoses, according to a new study by researchers at the Stanford University School of Medicine, and...
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