Opioid Receptors Play an Unexpected Role in Gut Development
Researchers at Rice University uncover a surprising role that opioid receptors play in the gut.
Health & Medicine
Heart Healthy Habits May Slow Aging, Reduce Disease Risk
Study shows certain lifestyle habits can slow the aging process and lower the risk of death.
Epilepsy Meds Safe for Creativity, Not Planning Skills
New epilepsy medications in pregnancy don’t affect children’s creativity but may impact executive function.
Omicron Subvariant COVID-19 Boosters Remain Effective
COVID-19 vaccines adapt to new subvariants, maintaining significant protection against the virus.
Rare Genetic Syndrome Addressed by Existing Drug
Ruxolitinib shows promising results for rare genetic syndrome APS-1 treatment.
Can Sleep Reduce Loneliness? One Study Says So
Better sleep not only improves focus and minimizes anxiety, but a new study finds it can also reduce loneliness.
Infections Cause Early Shutdown of Arkansas Girls State Event
Norovirus outbreak ends Arkansas event early, highlighting public health vulnerabilities.
Mental Health: What Future for Therapeutic Psilocybin?
Psilocybin-assisted psychotherapy has been valuable in the therapy of depression, tension in cancer patients, and the treatment of resistant depression.
Medicaid Cutbacks Taking a Toll on Safety-Net Health Services
Montana cuts are leaving many without access to essential services.
Colorado Governor Raises Med Mal Compensation Limits
New Colorado law addresses payouts for wrongful death and medical malpractice cases.