Jolt to brain eases pain without drugs
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Brief sessions of electric stimulation to certain parts of the brain release an opiate-like substance considered to be one of the body’s most powerful painkillers. Continue…
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Health & Medicine - Dec 24, 2012 11:30 - 0 Comments
For strong bones, fill stocking with fruit
U. MICHIGAN (US) — To keep your bones healthy, ask Santa to put an orange in your stocking instead of chocolate or Christmas cookies. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Nov 30, 2012 17:42 - 3 Comments
Why patients with cancer don’t quit smoking
U. MICHIGAN (US) — Over half of cancer patients don’t quit smoking after their diagnosis, according to a new review paper that identifies the reasons why. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Jul 26, 2012 16:00 - 3 Comments
For young adults, ‘sexting’ just part of dating
U. MICHIGAN (US) — For today’s young adults who grew up with smart phones and the internet, “sexting” may be just another normal, healthy component of dating. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 30, 2011 11:38 - 4 Comments
Obesity grows in free markets
U. MICHIGAN (US) — New research suggests obesity may be one of the unintended side effects of free market policies. (more…)
Health & Medicine - Dec 30, 2011 10:30 - 0 Comments
Loudest threat to hearing: MP3 players
U. MICHIGAN (US) — MP3 players and stereos are the source of more harmful noise exposure than work and city transit, say researchers. (more…)
