Category Archives: Health Care

Cocaine addiction is a major problem in the United States, with deaths from the drug increasing by 42 percent between 2001-2014. Now, researchers may have found a way to reverse the issue. Researchers say their study suggests targeting TrkB receptors … Read More »

Are you a gym junkie, spending hour upon hour at a fitness center every week? I was, six to eight years ago. Back then, I was obsessed with strength training, and I went to the gym at least three times … Read More »

It is no secret that a healthy diet and regular exercise are beneficial to health, reducing the risk of obesity and its associated diseases. Now, a new study suggests these lifestyle factors have the potential to reduce progression to Alzheimer’s … Read More »

Empathy and the generosity it sparks are essential human traits. Although scientists have investigated these behaviors in depth, the neural mechanisms beneath them are still not fully understood. Breaking research gives new clues. Breaking research pins down the seat of … Read More »

Whether we age well may be down to our parents, a new study suggests. Researchers find individuals whose parents live longer are more likely to be free of certain heart problems and cancers into their 60s and 70s. Whether we … Read More »

A healthy diet is considered key to improving or maintaining overall health. But according to new research, whether one adheres to such a diet may depend on how well one fits with their country’s culture. Researchers found adults in the … Read More »

Gout is a painful condition and, although diet is known to play a role, the exact reasons behind flare-ups are not understood. A fresh analysis of old data finds that a diet designed to help reduce blood pressure might minimize … Read More »