Results of a new study reported in the journal Cell may lead scientists along the path toward learning how to enhance a naturally occurring mechanism in the brain that promotes resilience to psychological stress. Studying a mouse model, researchers funded by the National Institute of Health's National Institute of Mental Health (NIMH) found that the ability to adapt to stress is driven by a d...
Read moreIn my most recent blog, I reviewed the concepts of phase 1, phase 2 and phase 3 research trials and briefly summarized the results from a... Read more »
The cause of Crohn's disease, according to the National Institutes of Health, is still a mystery. There are many theories but none has been... Read more »
Lisa Nelson RD #1: What role does temperament/personality play in a person's heart disease risk? Does it have a direct affect on... Read more »
You must know that next month is Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Everywhere you turn, there will be a sea of pink. Pink stickers on cars,... Read more »
A recent story in the New York Times reports on new information suggesting that many problems we face as we age, including memory loss,... Read more »
It is a good idea to type and print your migraine diary before you see your doctor in order to keep it legible and clean. If you arrive prepared,... Read more »
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Hip fractures, a very serious injury for the elderly, often occur because the person has thinning bones due to osteoporosis. The other most commonly... Read more »
Children and siblings of people who develop blood clots in the veins may be more than twice as likely as those without a family history to develop... Read more »
Prevention of Sexually Transmitted Diseases (STDs) Each year, hundreds of thousands of people in the U.S. contract a sexually transmitted disease.... Read more »
New research suggests that people with the reddening skin condition rosacea tend to have a family history of the disease and a personal history of... Read more »