Depression Changes Structure of Brain, Research Suggests
Edinburgh, UK (Scicasts) - Changes in the brain's structure that could be the result of depression have been identified in a major scanning study.
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Low-Dose Diazepam Shown to Ameliorate Anxiety and Improve Social Competitiveness
Lausanne, Switzerland (Scicasts) - Psychologists speak of anxiety in two forms: "state" anxiety, which refers to anxiety arising from a particular situation; and "trait" anxiety, which refers to anxiety as part of...
Study Finds Artificial Sweeteners Linked to Weight Gain, Diabetes and Heart Disease
Ottawa, ON (Scicasts) - Artificial sweeteners may be associated with long-term weight gain and increased risk of obesity, diabetes, high blood pressure and heart disease, according to a new study published in CMAJ...
Researchers Identify New Substance Against Diabetes in Broccoli
Gothenburg, Sweden (Scicasts) — Researchers have identified an antioxidant - richly occurring in broccoli - as a new antidiabetic substance. A patient study shows significantly lower blood sugar levels in...
Diets Rich in Polyunsaturated Fats May Alter Appetite Hormones Among Millennials, Says Study
Folsom, CA (Scicasts) — New published research shows millennials (ages 18-35) who regularly consume foods that contain polyunsaturated fats (PUFAs), such as walnuts, salmon and canola oil, may experience...
