Researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine (WFUSM) have used a new method to map dopamine regulation in real-time deep inside the brains of three humans. The study recently published in the journal Science Advances shows that dopamine plays a crucial role in not just recognizing rewards but also in learning from mistakes. This…
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Several major pharmaceutical companies have issued a recall of certain eye drops due to potential contamination. This recall affects dozens of popular eye drop brands, including Visine, Clear Eyes, and Bausch + Lomb. You can find the complete list here. The recall is due to the discovery of a type of bacteria known as Burkholderia…
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According to a study published in Sports Medicine and Health Science, taking antioxidants like vitamins C and E can enhance health protection during exercise-induced hemolysis. The study revealed that these supplements can increase the count of red blood cells and hemoglobin content. They also improve white blood cell and platelet alterations and the inflammatory profile.…
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There has never been an ideal nutrition environment. 150 years ago, everything might have been organic, locally sourced, non-GMO, etc… but people living inland weren’t likely to get fresh deep-water fish, New Englanders weren’t getting citrus in the winter, and fresh dairy required you to own a cow. Thankfully, modern convenience means all of those…
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They aren’t called “FOREVER” chemicals for nothing. Unfortunately, it looks like we’ll never get away from this monster. And it’s likely that in our lifetime, we’ll see the widespread reach of this invisible beast. In a study conducted by the U.S. Geological Survey, water sources at over 700 locations across the country were tested for…
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Today is World Gratitude Day. We know we usually take the time in November to pause and be thankful for everyone and everything we have around us, but why not take a minute and look around you and do it today? Now that we’ve gotten back into the busyness of school and work schedules being…
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Twenty-two years ago, in NYC, as people were running from the terrifying scene, first responders were running towards it. And that day’s consequences have been affecting their health ever since. In fact, a 2021 study found that rescue and recovery workers at Ground Zero are starting to develop chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD) decades after…
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Millions of US men suffer from low amounts of the sex hormone testosterone. In fact, you likely know someone who may struggle with low testosterone levels. Low levels can make it difficult to maintain muscle mass and cause low libido, but that’s not all. But experts have dubbed low testosterone “male menopause” and are now…
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We know that multivitamins have many benefits, but for a long time, they’ve been considered controversial and received mixed reviews from the medical and scientific community. While many studies have shown improvements in blood-markers and benefits in lowering the risk of cancer and other diseases, some research seemed to suggest they did almost nothing. But…
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AI is helping New York doctors in new ways. Several University doctors and hospital executives are using an artificial intelligence (AI) computer program to predict whether newly discharged patients will soon be sick enough to be readmitted. The AI program “NYUTron” reads physicians’ notes to evaluate a patient’s risk of dying and the potential length…
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