Sugar substitutes do not seem to be responsible for the obesity epidemic
It has been suggested by some psychologists that supernormal stimuli in sugar substitutes and the responses which they provoke may be a factor in...
Crime and mental illness are usually not connected
Only 7.5 percent of crimes committed by people with serious mental disorders were directly linked to their symptoms, says a new study by the...
Copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps are ineffective against arthritis
Devices such as copper bracelets and magnetic wrist straps don’t have meaningful therapeutic effects on the symptoms or the disease progression of rheumatoid arthritis,...
Epilepsy patients show improvement in wellbeing after surgery
Most epilepsy patients who underwent brain surgery to treat their condition are satisfied that the surgery improved their social well-being and mental health, says...
New research identifies unique underlying molecular factors driving melanoma development
A new study reveals important molecular information that could help scientists develop more effective treatment and prevention strategies for a difficult-to-treat form of melanoma...
Patients with first episode psychosis face higher health risks
Many patients with first episode psychosis will develop health risks such as heart disease and metabolic issues soon after the onset of their mental...
Study: First organic bipolar transistor developed at the TU Dresden
The invention of the transistor in 1947 by Shockley, Bardeen and Brattain at Bell Laboratories ushered in the age of microelectronics and revolutionized our...
Families with mentally ill members need help as well as caregivers
All families with a mentally ill member as well as caregivers need help, say researchers at Case Western Reserve University.
Co-investigator M. Jane Suresky...
New study into the microbiological fingerprint of Kraków
The annual Global City Sampling Day will once again take place on June 21, 2022. Microbiological samples will be collected in cities around the...
Stomach sleepers with epilepsy are at a higher risk of sudden death
Epileptics who sleep on their stomachs may be at a higher risk of an unexpected, sudden death, says the American Academy of Neurology.
Epilepsy...
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Hey ISIS, You Suck: Local Muslims Post Anti-ISIS Billboard
A new billboard on Manchester Road in Missouri reads, "HEY ISIS, YOU SUCK!!! From: #ActualMuslims."
A group of Muslim-Americans have put up a blunt billboard...
