The term inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) describes conditions characterized by chronic inflammation in the gastrointestinal tract, such as Crohn’s disease
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Viewing more medical marijuana ads linked to higher pot use among adolescents
Adolescents who view more advertising for medical marijuana are more likely to use marijuana, express intentions to use the drug
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Fremanezumab linked to fewer monthly migraine days
(HealthDay)—For patients with episodic migraine, fremanezumab is associated with a reduction in the mean number of monthly migraine days, according
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Disruption of the body’s internal clock linked with mood disorders and adverse wellbeing
Largest study to date shows that disrupted body clock rhythms are associated with increased susceptibility to depression, bipolar disorder, and
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Facing adversity early in life linked with more physical pain in adulthood
Experiencing trauma as a child may influence how much pain an individual feels in adulthood, according to Penn State researchers.
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Women’s preference for masculine faces not linked with hormones: study
Data from almost 600 participants show that women’s perceptions of male attractiveness do not vary according to their hormone levels,
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Dancer’s brains display brain frequencies linked to emotion and memory processes
Neuroscience has studied music for decades, and it has been found to activate both the cortical and deeper brain areas.
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Substance use disorders linked to conversion to schizophrenia
(HealthDay)—Substance use disorders are associated with conversion from schizotypal disorder to schizophrenia, according to a study published online April 25
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Alcohol intake may be linked to premenstrual syndrome
Drinking alcohol may be linked to pre-menstrual syndrome, or PMS for short, suggests a pooled analysis of published study data
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Phone app linked to improved psoriasis treatment adherence
(HealthDay)—A smartphone app is associated with improved short-term adherence to a cutaneous foam treatment for psoriasis, according to a study
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