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Through my eyes: My bipolar journey

Through my eyes: My bipolar journey

“She has blue eyes.” That was the first thing my dad said about me when I was born. He had blue eyes. It deeply saddens me to think that he was already looking for something that we had in common from the first moment he saw me. My thoughts would race from one thing to […]

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What role do brain lipids play in Parkinson’s disease?

What role do brain lipids play in Parkinson’s disease?

New research looks to brain lipids to identify a new therapeutic target for Parkinson’s disease. Researchers have identified a new therapeutic target to disrupt the formation of toxic plaques in the brain. Parkinson’s disease is a neurodegenerative condition that affects about half a million people in the United States, according to the National Institutes of […]

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Differences between HIV-1 and HIV-2

Differences between HIV-1 and HIV-2

HIV is a virus that weakens the immune system. There are two main types of this virus: HIV-1 and HIV-2. Both types of HIV are long-term but manageable health conditions. With effective treatment, people with HIV can live long, healthy lives. Understanding the different types of HIV helps increase awareness of the condition. In this […]

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What causes HIV-related fatigue?

What causes HIV-related fatigue?

Many people who are living with HIV experience fatigue. It may be directly related to HIV or indirectly related through medications, psychological effects, or life stress. In this article, we look at the causes of HIV-related fatigue, how to overcome fatigue, and the effects HIV has on a person’s mental health. An unusual level of […]

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Depression: Ketamine prevents loss of pleasure in primates

Depression: Ketamine prevents loss of pleasure in primates

New research, which features in the journal Neuron, shows that primates lose excitement in anticipation of a reward when a specific area of their brain becomes overactive. The study also shows that ketamine affects this brain region and prevents the loss of pleasure. A loss of interest or pleasure in activities that were once exciting […]

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New Chlamydia Test Offers Rapid Results

New Chlamydia Test Offers Rapid Results

Latest Sexual Health News WEDNESDAY, Dec. 5, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new test for chlamydia can provide results within 30 minutes, potentially speeding up the start of treatment, researchers say. The rapid test for the sexually transmitted disease (STD) means patients can receive treatment immediately, instead of having to wait for a follow-up appointment. […]

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Rough Neighborhood, Worse Epilepsy?

Rough Neighborhood, Worse Epilepsy?

Latest Neurology News TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — Living in a high-crime neighborhood may make epilepsy worse, a small study suggests. Researchers at the University of Illinois at Chicago looked at 63 epilepsy patients in Chicago. Residents of high-crime neighborhoods had significantly more seizures than residents of safer areas, the study found. “On […]

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Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Takes Another Step Forward

Gene Therapy for Sickle Cell Takes Another Step Forward

By Amy NortonHealthDay Reporter Latest Chronic Pain News TUESDAY, Dec. 4, 2018 (HealthDay News) — A new gene therapy shows early promise against sickle cell anemia, researchers say. The therapy targets the genetic flaw that causes sickle cell. In a small group of patients, researchers said the therapy appears safe and effective enough to keep […]

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Nurse Fired for Refusing Flu Shot, Protestors Say

Nurse Fired for Refusing Flu Shot, Protestors Say

By Alicia AultWebMD Health News Dec. 4, 2018 — An unidentified nurse who was allegedly fired for refusing a flu shot drew the attention of protesters, who rallied in support of what they said was a violation of her rights. Latest Cold and Flu News Mercy Hospital South in St. Louis allegedly fired the nurse […]