Consider this your personal guide to understanding what data your health apps and wearables are tracking, so you know how to keep your health information private.
THE INDEPENDENT – A pharmaceutical form of the hallucinogenic drug LSD could offer a significant new treatment for severe anxiety, with a recent study suggesting a single 100 microgram dose may alleviate symptoms for weeks.
Experts have described the findings as "potentially paradigm-shifting" for individuals suffering from generalised anxiety disorder (GAD).
The research focused on MM120, a newly developed, pharmaceutically optimised dissolvable LSD tablet.
The trial investigated its impact on patients diagnosed with GAD, a prevalent mental...
MAYO CLINIC, ROCHESTER, Minn. — You may have heard of the mind-body connection: the broad concept that thoughts and feelings, especially those related to stress, can influence physical health.
Mohamad Alkhouli, M.D., an interventional cardiologist at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, Minnesota, is researching the relationship between the brain and the heart. Each can have a powerful impact on the other, Dr. Alkhouli explains.
"The mind-heart connection is part of the broader mind-body relationship, but it’s uniquely...
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Beans: Protein-Packed Powerhouse
Legumes are not only inexpensive but also incredibly versatile and filling. They are high in fiber, which takes longer to digest, leaving you feeling fuller for longer.
This feeling of fullness can prevent overeating and snacking between meals, making it easier to stick to your calorie goals. Additionally, beans are a great source of protein, which is essential for muscle maintenance and overall health.
Soup: Starter That Satisfies
Whether you prefer chunky or pureed varieties,...
Public Library of Science – Survey participants who reported using a smartphone while on the toilet had a higher risk of hemorrhoids than non-users.
Chethan Ramprasad of Beth Israel Deaconess Medical Center, U.S., and colleagues present these findings in a new study in the open-access journal PLOS One.
Every year in the U.S., hemorrhoids lead to nearly 4 million visits to the doctor or emergency room and more than $800 million in health care spending. Hemorrhoids...
There is enough evidence that if Pusser, the McNairy County sheriff who died in a car crash seven years after his wife's death, were alive today, prosecutors would present an indictment to a grand jury for the killing of Pauline Mullins Pusser, the DA said.