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Bulimia symptoms reduced with electrical brain stimulation

Bulimia symptoms reduced with electrical brain stimulation

King’s College London researchers have discovered that core bulimia nervosa symptoms such as binge eating and restricting food intake are reduced by delivering noninvasive electrical stimulation to certain areas of the brain. This therapy may prove beneficial for the 1-2 percent of women in the United States who experience bulimia during their lifetime. King’s College […]

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Team uncovers cellular responses to bird flu vaccine

Team uncovers cellular responses to bird flu vaccine

New research from Vanderbilt eavesdrops on gene expression in human immune system cells before and after vaccination against bird flu. Reported in the journal PLOS One, the study exposes cellular responses associated with a vaccine constituent called AS03, short for adjuvant system 03. Using massive computation, the investigators pursue a systems biology approach, providing a […]

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Which vitamins are good for dry eyes?

Which vitamins are good for dry eyes?

Dry eye syndrome occurs when the tears glands in the eyes do not produce enough fluid, or if the tears vanish too quickly. Researchers are exploring the possibilities of using dietary measures or vitamin supplements to treat dry eye. Research is in its early days but may highlight options for symptom relief that can reduce […]