A new article delved into the potential risks of ingesting too much caffeine. Though caffeine is technically a “drug,” its effects are relatively benign. The naturally-occurring stimulant can be found in certain plants, nuts, seeds, and food products like sodas, teas, and chocolates. The normal daily serving of caffeine—per the U.S. government’s dietary guidelines—is up… Continue reading Is It Possible To Overdose On Caffeine?
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Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Researchers examined the ingredients in chocolate chip cookies to determine why they are so addictive for some. Science has turned in a humdinger: studies indicate that sugar and sweetness can induce reward and craving that are comparable to those induced by cocaine. Research giving laboratory rats rewards of sugars and sweets shows that these goodies… Continue reading Are Chocolate Chip Cookies As Addictive As Cocaine?
Can Pre-Birth Opioid Exposure Lead To Learning Disorders?
A new study examined the potential link between pre-birth opioid exposure and developmental issues. Children born to mothers using opioids may grow up to demonstrate difficulty learning, a new study has found. The study examined the potential long-term issues for infants born to mothers who used opioids while pregnant, according to NBC News. The study,… Continue reading Can Pre-Birth Opioid Exposure Lead To Learning Disorders?
Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
Researchers investigated whether ketamine works on depression by acting like an opioid in the brain. Though ketamine has gained the support of some mental health professionals as a possible therapy for depression, a new study suggests that the drug’s anti-depressive qualities may also have a hidden and potentially dangerous side effect: ketamine may offer relief from depressive symptoms by… Continue reading Can Ketamine Use Trigger Opioid-Like Dependency?
No Amount Of Alcohol Is Safe To Drink, Game-Changing Study Reveals
Alcohol accounted for 20% of deaths in 2016, according to a new report. Even one drink occasionally may be one too many, researchers are now saying. This information came from the Global Burden of Diseases study, which is carried out at the University of Washington in Seattle, and was recently published in the Lancet medical… Continue reading No Amount Of Alcohol Is Safe To Drink, Game-Changing Study Reveals
Scientists Dosed Artificial Brain With Meth For New Study
Scientists chose to use meth on the brain replica because much is still unknown about the the drug and its effects on the body. It’s no secret that certain drugs are bad for your brain. However, scientists at Harvard’s Wyss Institute for Biologically Inspired Engineering can now tell you exactly how bad meth is for… Continue reading Scientists Dosed Artificial Brain With Meth For New Study
Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Researchers discovered that using vagus nerve stimulators to treat depression changed patients’ quality of life. A new study has shown that nerve stimulation can improve quality of life for depression patients, even if their symptoms aren’t totally alleviated. “When evaluating patients with treatment-resistant depression, we need to focus more on their overall well-being,” lead author… Continue reading Can Nerve Stimulation Help Depression?
Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol May Put You At Risk
A new study investigated how the main ingredient in energy drinks affected behavior. Red Bull, according to the company itself, does not have any dangerous effects when mixed with alcohol. However, a new study indicates that this may not be the case—at least not with zebrafish. According to Esquire, researchers from the University of Portsmouth… Continue reading Mixing Energy Drinks With Alcohol May Put You At Risk
Could Informing Doctors Of Patients' Opioid Deaths Curb Prescribing?
How are doctors’ prescribing behavior affected when they’re notified of their own patients’ opioid-related deaths? Some California doctors have recently received letters that changed how they prescribed opioids, according to new research. The letters informed doctors of the deaths of patients to whom they had prescribed opioids, according to the Washington Post. Such letters were… Continue reading Could Informing Doctors Of Patients' Opioid Deaths Curb Prescribing?
How Binge Drinking May Affect Young Adults
Young adults who are heavy drinkers may be heightening their risk for future cardiovascular issues, according to a new study. In addition to the obvious effects of excessive drinking, young adults who binge drink may also be at risk of heart disease and stroke as they age. Authors of a new study published in Journal… Continue reading How Binge Drinking May Affect Young Adults