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Weighing risks and benefits of drug treatment for major depression
For some people, medication is an effective part of treatment for depression. However, when considering whether to prescribe antidepressant medication…
Scientists Find Ancient Humans Used Weed 2,500 Years Ago, Too
Residue found in tombs deep in a Central Asian mountain range suggests that strong cannabis was used in ancient burial…
Medical News Today: How does MS affect the eyes?
Multiple sclerosis (MS) can affect a person’s vision due to its effects on the nerve cells. In this article, we…
Medical News Today: High-protein vegan foods
Vegans often find it difficult to eat a lot of protein, but there are many plant based sources of this…
Medical News Today: Higher risk of stroke can follow midlife type 2 diabetes
A study of twins in Sweden links a 30% higher risk in older age of brain artery blockage, which stroke…
Bullying gets worse as children with autism get older
Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) are more likely to experience bullying than children without ASD and this bullying gets…
Genetics play strong role in determining age of menopause and overall longevity
If you’re wondering why you entered menopause earlier or later than other women, blame your mother. That’s because numerous studies…
Specific multinutrient combination benefits patients with early stage Alzheimer’s disease
A new longitudinal study has shown that a nutritional drink designated a ‘food for special medical purposes’ containing the multinutrient…
Could playing computer games improve your peripheral vision?
Researchers have found a significant improvement in the peripheral awareness of people who played computer games specially designed around using…