When a person receives a blow to the head or body, the impact shakes the brain and causes some internal damage. The injury disrupts the brain’s neurons, which are responsible... Read More
New antidepressants are ketamine-like drugs that show a high therapeutic response. A 2014 meta-analysis in Psychopharmacology reports that roughly 0.5 milligrams per kilogram of ketamine effectively reduced depressive symptoms. These... Read More
Appendicitis occurs when the appendix becomes inflamed. It can feel very similar to gas. However, unlike gas, appendicitis is an emergency requiring immediate medical care. Most people with appendicitis feel... Read More
Anti-vaxxers are people who believe that vaccines are unsafe and infringe on their human rights. They typically deny the existence or validity of the science supporting their use in the... Read More
Nutrition and dietary habits play pivotal roles in a wide range of health conditions, including type 2 diabetes, obesity, cancer, hypertension, and cardiovascular disease. Red meats and processed meats have... Read More
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Attachment theory deals with how people form emotional bonds. The way that a person learns to form and maintain relationships primarily stems from their initial interactions with a parent or... Read More
AS is a rare genetic disorder. It affects the nervous system and causes developmental delays. It has some clinical similarities to conditions that include autism and cerebral palsy, but the... Read More
Cardiac rehab is a medically supervised program for people who have experienced heart conditions. The goal is to: * improve the persons health and quality of life * prevent further problems *reduce the... Read More
A person may throw up blood after drinking for different reasons, depending on factors such as how much they drink and their other lifestyle choices. The main risks associated with... Read More
The fungi responsible for ringworm thrive in hot, moist environments, such as the tropics, or more specifically, locker rooms and indoor pools. The rash usually develops 4–14 days after the... Read More
A new study suggests that protein derived from potatoes can be of high quality and help a person develop and maintain muscle mass. The research, which appears in the journal... Read More
Ending the cycle of negative thought rumination is the premise of a depression treatment called metacognitive therapy. New findings suggest that it may be more beneficial in stopping depression relapse... Read More
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Major depressive disorder, also known as clinical depression, is a severe mood disorder. It causes persistent or extended periods of depressed mood, which can affect daily life. There are several... Read More
Portal hypertension occurs when the blood pressure in the portal vein exceeds 10 millimeters of mercury (mm Hg). People with a high risk for liver disease and cirrhosis also have... Read More
The eyes can hurt in many different ways. A person may feel that their eyes are sore, aching, burning, or stinging, or that they have an object or other foreign... Read More
Causes of rashes in babies can include bacterial, viral, and fungal infections or reactions to medications, soaps, cleaning products, or environmental triggers. According to the American Family Physician (AFP), viral... Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) have recently updated their guidelines on the use of face masks during the coronavirus disease 19 (COVID-19) pandemic.The updated guidelines recommend wearing... Read More
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If someone drinks alcohol, they may develop a throbbing headache as the alcohol wears off. Hangover headaches typically cause throbbing on both sides of the head. There are several ways... Read More
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Cannabis and hemp plants contain both CBD and THC along with more than 540 other substances. The main difference between the two plants is the amount of each compound they... Read More
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