Addiction
Massachusetts’ Nantucket is testing wastewater for cocaine, fentanyl, meth
The illicit secrets are in the sewage.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
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Addiction
Strategies for staying smoke-free after rehab
For people recovering from substance use disorders, quitting smoking remains one of the most difficult—but most crucial—steps toward long-term health.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com
Arthritis & Rheumatism
Novel form of exercise offers relief for people with rheumatoid arthritis
It’s a debilitating disease that affects more than 500,000 Australians, but new research from the University of South Australia is offering fresh hope to people living with rheumatoid arthritis (RA).This article was originally published on […]
Sleep Apnea
Cheese may really be giving you nightmares, scientists find
Scientists have found that eating too much dairy could ruin your sleep. Researchers questioned more than 1,000 students about the quality of their sleep, their eating habits, and any perceived link between the two, and […]
Sleep Apnea
An alarming health and resource burden of sleep apnea exists among U.S. active-duty military individuals
With more than 1 in 10 Americans suffering from obstructive sleep apnea putting them at increased risk of heart problems and other health ills, a new study conducted by the University of Maryland School of […]
Addiction
Mothers are more likely to smoke later in life if they take longer parental leave
A new study by the University of Vienna shows that particularly long periods of parental leave around the birth of a child are associated with a higher risk of unhealthy behavior—specifically smoking—in the long term.This […]
Diabetes
Replacing daily bread with oat β-glucan bread fails to lower key diabetes risk markers
A new international study published in The American Journal of Clinical Nutrition shows that simply replacing regular bread with a specially formulated oat β-glucan-enriched bread does not significantly improve long-term blood sugar control in individuals […]
Sleep Apnea
Early birds get the burn: Early bedtimes are associated with more physical activity
Going to bed earlier than usual may help to optimize physical activity the following day, Monash University-led research has found. Published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences , the study examined whether sleep […]
Weight & Obesity
Gut microbiota play pivotal role in disordered eating tied to repeated dieting, researchers find
For the first time, the gut microbiota has been shown to play a pivotal role in the risk of disordered eating behavior stemming from yo-yo dieting. Researchers conducted a preclinical study showing that repeated dieting […]
Arthritis & Rheumatism
New insights into chronic inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis
Kennedy researchers have uncovered new clues about how immune memory exacerbates inflammation in rheumatoid arthritis, which could lead to better ways to control the disease.This article was originally published on MedicalXpress.com