A publication produced by the Mayo Clinic, U.S., aims to inform doctors about the potential of CBD for medical use. Public demand for the use of medical products derived from the plant Cannabis sativa is increasing yet, until now, there has been a paucity of information available to medical doctors regarding its use. Many different…
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A new study looks at how feeding and the desire to eat is regulated by stress-related emotional responses. Eating is a behaviour that is strongly influenced by stress-related emotional responses. Emotional states, in response to potential environmental dangers, compete with the desire to eat thus making eating a complex behaviour. Temporary changes to eating habits…
As fast-food networks are progressively growing, researchers recently determined the link between fast food accessibility and heart attack. Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, with numerous studies linking poor dietary habits, with an increased risk of heart attack. The 2016 European Guidelines on cardiovascular disease prevention in clinical practice, which…
Are women with sleep apnea more likely to get cancer? Researchers recently investigated the relationship between sleep apnea and cancer. An estimated 50-70 million US adults suffer from sleep apnea. There are three primary types of sleep apnea: obstructive, central, and complex. Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) is the most common form. It occurs when a…
Scientists investigate whether diet can help prevent fatigue in multiple sclerosis patients. Multiple sclerosis (MS) is an autoimmune disorder that affects the brain and spinal cord. The body’s immune system attacks the cells (oligodendrocytes) that make the fatty covers that surround nerve cells. This fatty cover is called the myelin sheath, this is why…
In a recent study, researchers compared bacteria present on organically grown apples versus conventionally grown apples. With approximately 83 million apples grown last year, apples are among the most consumed fruit in the world. Aside from nutritional content like flavonoids, pectin, and vitamins, apples provide an abundance of bacteria that compose the transient microbiome in…
A molecule produced by tumour cells, known as perlecan, may be the key for targeting and treating pancreatic cancer. Pancreatic cancer is an aggressive form of cancer that carries only a 7% survival rate at five years after the initial diagnosis. It is one of the largest causes of cancer-related death. Although there are options…
Researchers studied children with ASD across geographical locations, finding the greatest link to risk being genetic factors. Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) also known as autism, is a brain development disorder that affects a child’s social skills. ASD is said to have both environmental and genetic origins. In a recent study published in JAMA Network, researchers…
Scientists have investigated the role of oxytocin and its receptors in regulating maternal instincts. What is oxytocin? Oxytocin is a hormone or a signaling molecule. It is made and released from the brain in response to different social interactions. Oxytocin is most commonly known for its role in relationships and has been dubbed the…
Results from a recent study suggest that an inexpensive and affordable solution for early melanoma detection should be implemented in clinical practice. Early detection and diagnosis of melanoma in Stage 0 or Stage 1 can increase survival rate to as much as 98%, demonstrating the importance of improving melanoma detection methods. Researchers from the United…