October 23, 2015 Brain capable of making its own version of Valium, researchers find Researchers from Stanford University School of Medicine have discovered a naturally occurring protein in the brains of mammals that acts like Valium, stopping certain types of seizures from occurring.
October 23, 2015 MTV’s ‘True Life’ explores struggles of orthorexia nervosa In the return of its long-running series “True Life,” MTV explores the daily lives of three young adults who suffer from orthorexia nervosa, an increasingly common – though medically unrecognized – eating disorder
October 23, 2015 Meds a good 'first step' for treating alcoholism Two drugs commonly used to treat alcoholism may be appropriate for people in different stages of recovery, a new analysis confirms - likely because they work differently in the brain
October 23, 2015 'Viagra for Condoms' Nears Approval A new erection-enhancing condom product, dubbed "Viagra for condoms," is nearing regulatory approval and could be on sale in Europe by the end of the year
October 23, 2015 Diabetes linked with mental decline in elderly adults The complications that result from diabetes may not just impact a person’s physical health – but their mental health is well. A new study has found that over a ten year period, older individuals with diabetes had much lower cognitive test scores than other people of their age without the condition
October 23, 2015 3D-printed medical devices spark FDA evaluation When Kaiba Gionfriddo was just a few months old, a 3D-printed device saved his life.
October 23, 2015 Deaths more common on popular heart drug People with a common type of abnormal heart rhythm were more likely to die within several years if they had been prescribed digoxin, a drug used to help control abnormal heart rates, in a new analysis
October 23, 2015 Exercise Caution: Heat Illness Sends 6,000 to ER Yearly Heat-related illnesses that strike during a sport or recreational activity send nearly 6,000 people in the U.S. to emergency rooms every year, according to a new report released by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
October 23, 2015 Arizona Shooting Victim's Corneas Save Sight of Two Other Children The donated corneas of 9-year-old Christina Taylor Green have already saved the eyesight of two other children, her grieving father revealed Monday
October 23, 2015 People treated for sleep apnea look younger, more attractive People suffering from sleep apnea appeared more alert, youthful and attractive after undergoing treatment for two months.
