How might bitter melon help treat cancer?
New research in mouse models suggests that a traditional Indian remedy, the bitter melon, may be effective against cancer. The study authors explain why. View original article Contributor:
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New study could ‘drastically’ change how we understand Parkinson’s
New findings about Parkinson’s disease mechanisms may change doctors’ understanding of its development and even alter the way in which they treat it. View original article Contributor:
What to know about alcohol and depression
Alcohol is a depressant and can amplify or trigger depression symptoms in some people. Learn more about the links between depression and alcohol in this article. View original article Contributor:
How the ‘rubber hand illusion’ may help those with OCD
New research shows how using a fake rubber hand may enable people living with obsessive-compulsive disorder to overcome their contamination fears. View original article Contributor:
What is the autonomic nervous system?
The autonomic nervous system is a complex network of cells that control the body’s internal state. Read on to discover how it works. View original article Contributor:
Does smoking cause depression?
Can smoking lead to depression? A new study examines the link between smoking tobacco and the incidence of depression among students. View original article Contributor:
A tiny wage increase could have prevented 13,800 deaths in 6 years
Specialists estimate that a small increase of only $1 in the state minimum wage could have prevented thousands of suicides between 2009–2015. View original article Contributor:
Does talc powder cause ovarian cancer?
Scientists using the largest data set yet saw no link between powder use in the genital area and ovarian cancer. But they urge caution. View original article Contributor:
Abortion home remedies: Risks and what to know
Abortion home remedies are rarely safe or effective. In this article, learn about the other options for people looking to end their pregnancy at home. View original article Contributor:
What to know about PMS and depression
Premenstrual syndrome (PMS) can cause physical symptoms as well as emotional or mental issues, including some that are similar to the symptoms of depression. Learn more about these PMS symptoms here. View original article Contributor: