Putting the brakes on pain
Researchers protect GABA neurons from oxidative stress
Neuropathic pain — pain that results from a malfunction in the nervous system — is a daily reality for millions of Americans. Unlike normal pain, ...
Health Briefs
Cancer biggest killer of Hispanic Texans
More Hispanic Texans die from cancer than any other cause, according to a new report by the Comparative Effectiveness Research on Cancer in Texas research group.
The report documents cancer ...
Different strokes? Varying stroke outcomes for men and women point elsewhere
Most Americans know someone who has died of a stroke—not surprising, considering that the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) cites it as the cause of 1 out of every 18 deaths ...
Help-Seeking Patterns of Young Adults Focus of New Study
Identifying Key Points for Engaging Young People into Mental Health Treatment
According to Sarah Narendorf, an assistant professor at the University of Houston Graduate College of Social Work, young adults ...
Cancer Hurts: See What Texas Children’s Is Doing To Soothe The Pain
By Dr. Stacey Berg, Pediatric Oncologist
One of the most feared effects of cancer is pain. Both the disease itself and the side effects of treatment can cause a ...
What do rotten eggs and colon cancer have in common?
Discovery of hydrogen sulfide connection could lead to new cures for disease
University of Texas Medical Branch at Galveston researchers have discovered that hydrogen sulfide — the pungent-smelling gas produced by ...
Meditation 101
By Michael Jones, Ph.D.
Phychological Associates
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Ever want to learn how to meditate but never had time to travel to Tibet? Meditation as a general practice dates back ...
Many Chronic Diseases Are Preventable Through Eating Habits and Lifestyle: Position of Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics
Preventing obesity and chronic diseases such as heart disease, diabetes and some cancers is possible through healthful eating habits and a physically active lifestyle, according to a newly updated position ...
