How Long Should I Meditate to See Results? Types & Benefits
According to several studies, 20 minutes of meditation a day for 45-60 days can have measurable effects on the brain—from better focus to less anxiety According to several studies, 20 minutes of meditation a day for 45-60 days can have measurable effects on the brain—from better focus and more productivity to less anxiety. Everyone reacts […]
22 Tiny Mental Health Habits That Can Improve Your Life In 2022
Another roller coaster year is coming to an end, and the lingering effects of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic have certainly taken a collective toll on our mental health. There’s no way to know what 2022 has in store for us, nor can self-care erase the grief, trauma or other challenges we may have endured over […]
Diflucan (fluconazole) Side Effects (Alcohol), Dosage & Pregnancy
What are the side effects of fluconazole? Common side effects of fluconazole include Other important side effects include Possible serious side effects include seizures, reduced number of white blood cells, reduced number of blood platelets, and toxic epidermal necrolysis. Rarely, serious allergic reactions, including angioedema (swelling of tissues), may also occur. Liver dysfunction (jaundice, hepatitis) […]
Spaceflight wreaks havoc on liver metabolism
The latest findings of a series of studies on mice that examined harmful effects caused by spending time in space show that gene expression related to liver metabolism is altered in response to the space environment. The benefit of these findings is that it may be possible to offset these changes with dietary supplementation during […]
Fat-secreted molecule lowers response to common cancer treatment
Leptin, a molecule produced by fat cells, appears to cancel out the effects of the estrogen-blocking therapy tamoxifen, a drug commonly used to treat and prevent breast cancers, suggests a new study led by researchers from the Johns Hopkins Kimmel Cancer Center. The findings, published online Aug. 13 in npj Breast Cancer, could help explain […]
Blood metabolites associated with coffee consumption may affect kidney disease risk
Food and beverages may have important effects on kidney health, but the potential biological mechanisms involved are often unclear. New research in CJASN identifies several metabolites in the blood whose levels are altered by coffee consumption and may affect the risk of developing chronic kidney disease (CKD). When Casey M. Rebholz, PhD, MS, MNSP, MPH […]
Meds, surgery may help obesity-related high blood pressure if diet, exercise fall short
Weight-loss medications and surgical procedures show promise for reducing the long-term effects of high blood pressure (also called hypertension) in people who are overweight or have obesity, according to a new American Heart Association scientific statement published today in the Association’s journal Hypertension. A scientific statement is an expert analysis of current research and may […]
Global ocean warming started later in the 20th century than previously estimated
In estimations of ocean heat content — important when assessing and predicting the effects of climate change — calculations have often presented the rate of warming as a gradual rise from the mid-20th century to today. However, new research from UC Santa Barbara scientists Timothy DeVries and Aaron Bagnell could overturn that assumption, suggesting the […]
Survey Probes Barriers to Long-Acting Injectable PrEP for MSM
Fear of potential severe side effects may be the greatest barrier to long-acting injectable HIV prevention among men who have sex with men (MSM), followed by out-of-pocket costs, a researcher said. When examining relative importance of perceived barriers to long-acting injectable pre-exposure prophylaxis (PrEP), perceived side effects was the most important, representing 52% of the […]
Concerta (methylphenidate) for ADHD: Side Effects & Warnings
What are the side effects of Concerta? WARNING DRUG DEPENDENCE Concerta should be given cautiously to patients with a history of drug dependence or alcoholism. Chronic abusive use can lead to marked tolerance and psychological dependence with varying degrees of abnormal behavior. Frank psychotic episodes can occur, especially with parenteral abuse. Careful supervision is required […]