New research uses over half a million Facebook status updates to predict depression diagnoses in people at risk. Your Facebook posts may predict whether you will develop depression. Depression is one of the most widespread mental health problems in the United States, with over 16 million adults having experienced at least one major depressive episode… Read More »
Surgical procedures are stressful on the body. As a result, they can cause unexpected side effects, including constipation. Constipation does not affect everyone who has surgery, but it is a relatively common side effect of pain medications, anesthesia, and a lack of mobility. Depending on which body part or parts the surgery involved, straining to… Read More »
A new study has asked whether certain people with chronic pain should be given sugar pills to manage their symptoms. Scientists tap into the individual differences that make some people more susceptible to a placebo. Brain anatomy and personality type may influence susceptibility to the placebo effect. A placebo is a medical intervention — be… Read More »
by jovike These medicines help you stop smoking by reducing cravings and withdrawal cravings without the use of nicotine. Medicines like bupropion ( Zyban ) and varenicline ( Chantix ) are intended for short-term use only. If your interest is enormous about information related to people or any other such as Smoking Cessation smoking quit,… Read More »
The European League Against Rheumatism (EULAR) has issue guidelines for the management of glucocorticoid (steroid, cortisone) therapy in arthritis. EULAR is the equivalent of the American College of Rheumatology in the United States. Approximately 20 leading experts on steroid therapy reviewed 5,089 studies to develop the final guidelines they recommended. These include the following: Adverse… Read More »