Low doses of ‘laughing gas’ could be fast, effective treatment for severe depression
A new study at the University of Chicago Medicine and Washington University found that a single inhalation session with 25% nitrous oxide gas was nearly as...
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Gender differentiates how facial expressions are processed in the brains of alcoholics
Should treatment of alcoholics be different based on gender? Yes, according to a new study that shows that alcoholic men and women respond differently to their...
‘Plant-based’ or low-fat diet: Which is better for your heart?
(HealthDay)—Hoping to eat your way to a healthier heart?
Better-fitting face masks greatly improve COVID-19 protection
Even the best face masks work only as well as their fit.
Emergency care for heart attacks and strokes rebounds
The significant declines in heart attack hospitalizations and emergency care for possible strokes seen in Northern California at the beginning of the COVID-19 pandemic were not...
Common mechanism found for diverse brain disorders
Researchers at Vanderbilt University Medical Center (VUMC) have identified a common mechanism underlying a spectrum of epilepsy syndromes and neurodevelopmental disorders, including autism, that are caused...
Barriers to physician skin exam ID’d for young melanoma survivors
(HealthDay)—Barriers to health care access, especially cost, are associated with increased odds of not having an annual physician skin examination (PSE) among young melanoma survivors, according...
Brain alterations detected in obese children
Obesity is generally linked to poor eating habits and the availability of tasty, high-calorie foods. However, a new study led by researchers from the Magnetic Resonance...
Child drownings in U.S. pools, spas are on the rise
(HealthDay)—Pool and spa drowning deaths among U.S. children are spiking upwards, and restrictions related to the COVID pandemic may also mean that fewer kids are getting...
Why a COVID diagnosis could cost you way more money in 2021
(HealthDay)—COVID-19 could be a much more expensive experience for folks who fall ill this year, thanks to the return of deductibles and copays, new research suggests.
