Suboxone, a branded version of buprenorphine and naloxone, is used to treat opioid addiction. Elise Amendola/AP hide caption toggle caption Elise Amendola/AP Suboxone, a branded version of buprenorphine and naloxone, is used to treat opioid addiction. Elise Amendola/AP Imagine if during a deadly public health crisis, 80% of Americans weren’t able to get safe, effective … Read more
Many people know exercise reduces the risk of cancers, including liver, lung, breast, and kidney. But structured exercise is time-consuming, requires significant commitment, and often financial outlay or travel to a gym. These practicalities can make it infeasible for most adults. There is very little research on the potential of incidental physical activity for reducing … Read more
A phase 3 study found subcutaneous racemic ketamine was effective in patients with treatment resistant depression. Results from the study, which is the largest randomized controlled trial of its kind, noted superior antidepressant efficacy of ketamine in its flexible-dose cohort. The 4-week trial studied subcutaneous administration of racemic ketamine, with midazolam as an active control. … Read more
Important note: Before beginning any new exercise program, consult your doctor. Stop immediately if you feel pain. CNN — When it comes to lowering blood pressure, studies have typically shown that aerobic or cardio exercises are best. Now, new research suggests another type of physical activity is worth including as an effective tool to prevent … Read more
Share on PinterestA new study found a link between higher omega-3 fatty acids and less age-related hearing loss. Kate Ames/Stocksy Hearing diminishes as we age about 50% of adults 75 and over in the United States have disabling hearing loss. Age-related hearing loss cannot currently be stopped. Researchers from the University of Guelph and Tufts … Read more
Share on PinterestResearchers are learning how exercise may impact symptoms of Parkinsons disease. LightFieldStudios/Getty Images Intense and rigorous exercise may help slow the progression of Parkinsons disease, according to a new study. The neuroscientists observed that intensive exercise reduces the motor and cognitive symptoms associated with Parkinsons in rodents. According to the researchers, the findings … Read more
New research reveals that individuals seeking depression treatment may benefit from an explanation of depression as serving an important human function, as opposed to a disease arising from genetic and environmental risk factors. The study, published by Hans Schroder and colleagues in Social Science & Medicine, investigates the effects of different messages of depression etiology … Read more