Migraines are one of the most common ailments that people have to contend with. These supercharged headaches can range from a few minutes of searing pain, to a debilitating headache that incapacitates its victim for an entire afternoon. Migraines are very unpleasant, and often, sufferers just have to wait out the pain. There are, however,…
Researchers have recently made some groundbreaking developments in the exploration of possible treatments of Schizophrenia. The research was conducted by Illawarra Health and Medical Research Institute (IHMRI) in New South Wales, Australia. The team’s unique approach to combating schizophrenia is through the use of a cannabis compound called cannabidiol. This is in an effort to…
A recent Stanford medical study may have unlocked a new opportunity to combat the deterioration of the brain due to age. The focus of the study was to determine the viability of revitalizing brain function by injecting umbilical cord blood into a patient with decreased brain function. The research conducted a series of tests on…
While commonly used as an anesthetic and pain reliever, Ketamine is likely more famous as an illicit party drug, better known as K or Special K, sometimes referred to as cat or horse tranquilizers. Partially because of this negative association, many are skeptical of its viability as a valid medical treatment for depression, a use several doctors and researchers have been advocating for years.
A recent study conducted by researchers at Iowa State University may have identified the missing link between a metabolic gene and Alzheimer’s Disease, a connection that has eluded scientists for years. Led by Auriel Willette, an assistant professor of food science and human nutrition, the study concluded that family history can alter the behavior of TOMM40, explaining inconsistencies in previous research.
Migraines are characterized by severe head pain often accompanied by other symptoms such as: nausea, vomiting, difficulty speaking, numbness or tingling, and sensitivity to light and sound.
Social Anxiety Disorder, also called social phobia, is an anxiety disorder in which a person has an excessive and unreasonable fear of social situations.
Bipolar disorder is a serious brain disorder. Also known as manic-depressive illness, it is a mental illness involving episodes of serious mania and depression.