The CDC Has Updated Its Opioid Pain Management Guidelines
The agency has released new pain management practices to address the ever-changing opioid epidemic.
Health & Medicine
Using Light Pulses for Seizure Control Offers New Hope
UC researchers use optogenetics to control seizures with light pulses in neurons.
Specialized CBT Approach Proves Effective for Prolonged Grief
A new approach to cognitive-behavioral therapy may be especially helpful for patients who are grieving.
Pollution Increases Risk for Head and Neck Cancers
Stricter air quality regulations could play a vital role in reducing cancer rates.
Vitamin D Lowers Blood Pressure in Obese Elderly Adults
Vitamin D with calcium may lower hypertension in older individuals struggling with their weight.
Study: Frailty Can be an Early Indicator of Dementia
New research finds physical weakness can be a warning sign for cognitive decline.
Study: Genes Influence Seasonal Affective Disorder Development
Focusing on the role of genes in SAD could lead to promising new treatments for this and other mood disorders.
Vitamin D During Pregnancy Helps Child’s Bone Health Up to 7
Prenatal vitamin D supplements could boost a child’s bone density and lean mass well past infancy.
Study: Switching from Cigarettes to Vaping Improves Health
Researchers find that smokers who switched from cigarettes to e-cigarettes saw notable improvements in respiratory symptoms.
Climate Change Leads to Both Physical & Psychological Effects
Environmental issues can have just as intense of an effect on one’s mental well-being as their physical health.