Scientists identify biomarker for depression, antidepressant response

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Researchers are one step closer to developing a blood test that provides a simple biochemical hallmark for depression and reveals the efficacy of drug...

Study: Choline during pregnancy impacts children’s sustained attention

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Seven-year-old children performed better on a challenging task requiring sustained attention if their mothers consumed twice the recommended amount of choline during their pregnancy,...

Rice-based cereals and products may expose babies to arsenic

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Rice cereal is frequently given to babies as their first solid food, but a new study published online in JAMA Pediatrics may make parents...

Study: High-Fiber Diet May Benefit Melanoma Patients on Immunotherapy

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Melanoma patients receiving therapy that makes it easier for their immune system to kill cancer cells respond to treatment better when their diet is...

New studies show low salt intake bad for your heart

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While a low sodium diet is beneficial for lowering blood pressure, it may not be so healthy for your heart. According to the New...

Prevent aging with healthy kidney function

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University of Houston Assistant Professor of Pharmacology Mohammad Asghar recently received a $1.5mil grant from the NIH's National Institute on Aging for his pursuit...

Walgreens COVID Vaccine Booster Shot To All Ages: Online appointment scheduling

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All individuals 18 years of age or older can now receive a Pfizer, Moderna or Johnson & Johnson COVID-19 vaccine booster at Walgreens locations...

Study finds dwelling on stressful events may increase inflammation

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Medical News Today writes that inflammation is the body's attempt at self-protection. When there is something harmful or irritating that affects a part of...

Research Shows How Dormant Toxoplasma Parasites Manipulate Neurons to Survive

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WEHI scientists have discovered how dormant Toxoplasma parasites in the brain manipulate their host cells to ensure their own survival. The researchers showed that the...

Research targets the methylation profile of microglia from human brain

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In the central nervous system, microglial cells play critical roles in development, aging, brain homeostasis, and pathology. Recent studies have shown variation in the...

Walgreens COVID Vaccine Booster: Eligibility and Scheduling an appointment

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COVID-19 vaccine boosters and additional vaccine doses are now authorized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and recommended by the U.S. Centers...

Staying calm under stressful situations nurtures good health

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Allowing stress to get the best of you is both uncomfortable and costly for your health. It's a good idea to keep calm and...