Triptans, a commonly prescribed class of migraine drugs, may also be useful in treating obesity, a new study by scientists at UT Southwestern suggests. In…
Study: Video game players show enhanced brain activity, decision-making skill
Frequent players of video games show superior sensorimotor decision-making skills and enhanced activity in key regions of the brain as compared to non-players, according to…
Study examines the use of eye movements as a biomarker for dual-diagnosis of traumatic spinal cord and brain injury
Silvana Costa, PhD, of Kessler Foundation received a two-year $199,800 grant from the New Jersey Commission on Spinal Cord Research. Her study examines the feasibility…
Over-the-counter birth control? Drugmaker seeks FDA approval
For the first time, a pharmaceutical company has asked for permission to sell a birth control pill over the counter in the U.S. HRA Pharma’s…
Kenyan BMI study could help influence global health policy
Lowering body mass index (BMI) could potentially save millions of lives globally by preventing non-communicable diseases new Griffith University research shows. In a study published…
Technology boosts psychosocial well-being of people with dementia
The Ph.D. research of Yuan Feng focuses on promoting the well-being of a vulnerable population in our society—people with dementia—using interactive technologies. Collaborating with the…
Does the 'miracle' hangover pill really work?
Does the ‘miracle’ hangover pill REALLY work? From one reporter who was cured of ‘hangxiety’ and a thumping head after six pints to another who…
A 63-Year-Old Transgender Woman Is Caught in Montana’s Birth Certificate Dispute
At 10 years old, Susan Howard knew she was a girl, even though her birth certificate said otherwise. It wasn’t until last year, at age…
Your cravings aren’t a lie: why you need to eat more when you have PMS
Do you really need more food during your period? An expert explains why listening to your cravings matters. PMS is associated with mood swings and…
Researchers discover the first effective drug to treat rare, genetic liver disease
Researchers at Saint Louis University's School of Medicine, in collaboration with Arrowhead Pharmaceuticals and Takeda Pharmaceuticals, report the first effective drug to treat a rare,…