Medical Research
New Study Suggests Estrogen Could Be a Key Factor Driving Binge Drinking and Increased Alcohol Consumption in Women During Hormonal Peaks
According to a new study, a female hormone, estrogen, promotes excessive alcohol consumption in women. Could excessive alcohol consumption and binge drinking in women be linked to hormones? Yes, …
Study Finds Coffee and Tea Reduce Risk of Certain Head and Neck Cancers, but Excessive Tea Consumption May Increase Risk of Laryngeal Cancer
Researchers have highlighted the positive effects of coffee and tea in reducing the risk of developing head and neck cancers. Consumed daily by hundreds of millions worldwide, coffee and …
Could Lithocholic Acid, a Gut Bacteria Byproduct, Improve Healthspan? Two Studies Suggest It Might
two recently published studies just highlighted the role of lithocholic acid, an intestinal molecule produced by bacteria, in slowing aging in certain animal models. A new potential proof of …
Psilocybin Therapy Enhances Psychological Well-Being in Anorexia Patients but Falls Short on Weight Restoration
This is the first clinical trial to reveal and document the potential of psilocybin-based treatment for anorexia nervosa. A team from the University of California, San Diego (UCSD), details …
Probiotics May Not Fully Restore Gut Microbiome After Antibiotics: Benefits Exist, But Proof Is Limited
It is well known that antibiotics eliminate good bacteria along with bad ones which potentially cause gut microbiome dysbiosis (imbalance) and other side effects. While their role in treating …
Taxi and Ambulance Drivers Found to Have Lower Alzheimer’s Mortality Rates, New Study Reveals
Taxi and ambulance drivers, whose jobs require frequent spatial processing and navigation, have a lower risk of dying from severe cognitive decline. Several studies highlight the protective effect of …
Japanese Researchers Explore Anal Oxygen Delivery as a Safer Alternative to Artificial Ventilation
Artificial ventilation is an invasive procedure that can cause damage to the lungs and requires a lot of personnel. Japanese researchers suggest administering oxygen through the anus as a …
Scientists Uncover New Ways to Suppress Traumatic Memories and Enhance Positive Ones
What if scientists could manipulate the brain to control the emotional power of memories? Steve Ramirez, a Boston University neuroscientist, believes a small structure in the brain could hold …