Serotonin levels affect the brain’s resp…
September 15, 2011 by University of Cambridge
Research provides new insight into why some individuals may be more aggressive than others Fluctuations of serotonin levels in the brain, which often occur when someone hasn’t eaten or is stressed, affects brain regions that enable people...
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The Human Touch: Nurse, Midwife and Doul…
February 28, 2013 by Kathryn Norcutt
Continuous support during labor has clinically meaningful benefits for women and infants and no known harm The Cochrane Collaboration conducted the study “Continuous Support for Women During Childbirth” in 2011 and concluded that: “Continuous support during labor has...
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American Academy of Dermatology Issues N…
September 7, 2011 by American American Academy of Dermatology
Updated evidence-based guidelines for the treatment of melanoma Based on an extensive review of scientific literature and the recommendations of recognized melanoma experts, the American Academy of Dermatology (Academy) has released updated evidence-based guidelines for the treatment...
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Eye Protection is Essential for All Athl…
September 23, 2011 by the American Academy of Ophthalmology
American Academy of Ophthalmology recommends sport-specific eyewear to prevent devastating injuries For Stephen Sacks, what started out as a routine basketball game his senior year of high school turned into a medical emergency. Stephen was a young basketball...
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Recurring Shoulder Instability Injuries …
July 31, 2012 by American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons
How to Minimize the Chances of Shoulder Injuries Summer is a peak season for many sports, and with that comes sport-related injuries. Among those injuries is shoulder joint dislocation. According to a literature review in the August...
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Boosting Natural Marijuana-like Brain Ch…
September 29, 2012 by University of California
UCI study points to role endocannabinoids play in common genetic cause of autism American and European scientists have found that increasing natural marijuana-like chemicals in the brain can help correct behavioral issues related to fragile X syndrome...
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