By Rachel Schraer, Clare Hix and Lindsey Harris Panorama of the BBC 6 hours ago image source, Getty Images More than a quarter of patients taking antidepressants in England – around two million people – have been on them for five years, the BBC has found. This is despite the fact that there is limited … Read more
Summary: Researchers have developed a technique for identifying and tracking cell-secreted molecules, often called exercise factors or exerkines, produced during physical activity. Their research uncovered nearly 200 different proteins whose presence in the blood changes as a result of exercise. Surprisingly, a poorly understood cell type called the Pdgfra receptor protein showed a significant response … Read more
Estimated reading time: 3-4 minutes ATLANTIC CITY, NJ Gambling giant MGM Resorts International says it has done nothing wrong in its dealings with a New York City man who accuses it of exploiting his gambling addiction with repeated cash bonuses intended to keep playing. In court documents, MGM says Sam Antar, a twice-jailed “con man” … Read more
Patients who receive bad news about their health may be less inclined to buy generic drugs, according to the results of a Johns Hopkins University study published recently in the Journal of Marketing.1 The effect of bad news could result in 3% higher total drug spending per patient.2 Most specialists agree that generics have the … Read more
Summary: A probiotic blend made up of 14 strains of bacteria can improve the treatment of major depressive disorder when used alongside antidepressants. This pilot study highlights the potential of probiotics to promote mood improvements over an eight-week period. It’s a groundbreaking exploration of how improved gut health with probiotics could pave the way for … Read more
June 14, 2023 image source, Ashton years Image caption, Annie and Luke had been to school together, but they only became a couple in 2008 A man has committed suicide after suffering a relapse of his gambling addiction during the pandemic, his wife has told an inquest. Luke Ashton, who died aged 40 in April … Read more
Sobering statistics about a growing youth mental health crisis have become frequent headlines. In February, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that as of 2021, more than a third of high school students, including nearly three out of five teenage girls, had lingering feelings of sadness or hopelessness. In a 2022 survey … Read more
The Knessets health committee decided on Tuesday that access to medical cannabis will be greatly expanded, with far more patients qualifying without needing to obtain a special license to use the drug. The decision is part of a reform carried out by the Ministry of Health in recent months. Under the reforms, patients with a … Read more
Uber Health is jumping on the food-as-medicine train. The company is adding grocery and over-the-counter delivery services to its platform announced Tuesday. Based in San Francisco Uber Health is the healthcare arm of the transportation company Uber. Its solution offers non-emergency medical transportation and prescription delivery. Suppliers, payers and case managers will be able to … Read more