That’s right! There are doctors collecting bonuses for pushing opioids. In 2015 more than 33,000 Americans were killed by opioids and nearly half of those involved a prescription for the drugs. The U.S. Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) notes that 91 Americans die from an opioid overdose and are still rising, easily quadrupling […]
There is new research that reveals some of the toxin formaldehyde in our bodies is a by-product of an essential reaction inside our own cells and does not come from the environment. New targets for developing cancer therapies could be provided by this, according to research that was led by scientists from the Medical Research […]
Am I seeing something that I don’t really see? Germany has a new study that finds a specific neuron in the brain fires up when a person sees a photograph of a familiar face, even if they aren’t aware of seeing it. Tracy Staedter, a Live Science contributor, has attempted to clarify some things the […]
Stress in the Brain Heads to the Body
October 24, 2019Staff writer Sara G. Miller with Live Science explains in an article how stress in our brains could lead to stress in our bodies. Our brains have patterns that may predict how our body physically reacts to stressful situations, according to a new study. Some people have stronger physical reactions to stress than others and […]
As adults it is recommended we have at least 150 minutes of physical activity a week to stay healthy. If you want to avoid exercise, you will need to find ways to be more active in your daily routine. The article was co-authored by Michele Dolan. Listed below are some recommendations for fitting more activity […]
We have seen many different kinds and types of skin cancers at New Hope Unlimited. Some skin cancers are very obvious and some are not so much. It’s always a concern when someone finds a rash or lesion on their skin that they aren’t sure what it is. The first thing that usually is thought […]
Kim Ann Zimmermann, Live Science Contributor, reveals more information about the human body’s largest organ in her latest article. The majority of our skin is water-proof because of keratin, a fibrous protein. Our skin makes a fleshy surface for pimples, tattoos and wrinkles as well as being the largest organ, along with hair, nails, glands […]
Have you ever wondered during a stressed moment how to quiet your mind? I found an article that gave several ways to try to do just that. Use your breathing to find stillness, but be more careful and conscious about it. You need to pay special attention to the rhythm and move toward slower, deeper […]
There are new results of a blood cancer study that is considered by the scientists as outstanding in tackling the previously untreatable forms of chronic lymphocytic leukemia. The team from the University of Leicester and University Hospitals of Leicester NHS Trust focused on treating patients with CLL within the Hope Clinical Trials Facility. Following a […]
Are you aware that having a sleepless night could make it hard for you to resist pastries? Maureen Salamon with HealthDay Reporter gives us more information on the discovery. The new study does suggest that even one night of lost sleep can increase the desirability of junk foods. An increase in ghreline (the hunger hormone) […]
