How antidepressants, ketamine and psychedelic drugs may make brains more flexible – new research

Oct 24, 2023 09:31 am UTC| Health

The first-line pharmacological treatment for major depressive disorder (MDD) are antidepressant drugs known as selective serotonin re-uptake inhibitors (SSRIs). But a significant proportion of people dont respond to these...

Panera Sued Over Tragic Death Linked to High-Caffeine 'Charged Lemonade'

Oct 24, 2023 08:49 am UTC| Business Health

The parents of a 21-year-old woman with a heart condition who died after consuming a heavily caffeinated energy drink at a Panera Bread location have filed a wrongful death suit against the renowned restaurant chain. They...

FDA Approves Celltrion's Remsima SC, Paving Way for Autoimmune Treatment Options

Oct 23, 2023 10:14 am UTC| Business Health

South Korea-based pharmaceutical company Celltrion Inc. received approval for its new drug, Remsima SC, from the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The drug offers a promising treatment option for individuals suffering...

Canada’s health-care crisis is gendered: How the burden of care falls to women

Oct 23, 2023 08:14 am UTC| Health

As we enter cold, flu and COVID season, Canada is continuing to experience a health-care crisis. One in six Canadians dont have a family doctor and less than 50 per cent are able to see a primary care provider on the same...

Merck, Daiichi Sankyo Ink $5.5 Billion Oncology Deal, Shares Soar for Both Companies

Oct 21, 2023 04:34 am UTC| Business Health

Drugmaker Merck has partnered with Daiichi Sankyo, under which it will pay $5.5 billion to develop three candidate cancer drugs jointly. This deal could be worth up to $22 billion for Daiichi Sankyo, depending on the...

Does chicken soup really help when you're sick? A nutrition specialist explains what's behind the beloved comfort food

Oct 20, 2023 14:04 pm UTC| Health

Preparing a bowl of chicken soup for a loved one when theyre sick has been a common practice throughout the world for centuries. Today, generations from virtually every culture swear to the benefits of chicken soup. In the...

불면증과 정신 장애의 연관은 여전히 미스터리

Oct 20, 2023 13:41 pm UTC| Health

2004년에 개봉한 영화 머시니스트(The Machinist)는 우리에게 만성 불면증의 심리적 영향에 대해 허구적이기는 하지만 놀라운 묘사를 해준다. 잠을 충분히 자지 못하면, 그들의 기억력과 집중력이 단기적으로 손상된다. 그들은 또한...