The neurotransmitter dopamine influences the activity of a wide variety of brain areas. A deficiency of this substance can have drastic consequences: The death of
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New research adds to evidence that POTS may be an autoimmune disorder
The symptoms of postural orthostatic tachycardia syndrome, or POTS, can be as varied as they are confounding. There can be fatigue, pain, bleeding disorders and
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Hydroxychloroquine Doesn’t Benefit Severely Ill Coronavirus Patients—Here’s What the Latest Evidence Shows
An anti-malarial drug called hydroxychloroquine, commonly used to treat inflammatory conditions like lupus and rheumatoid arthritis, received a lot of attention earlier this year as
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Evidence obesity is a risk factor for serious illness with coronavirus is mounting—even if you’re young
Recent studies have found alongside older age and chronic health conditions, obesity is a risk factor for becoming seriously ill with COVID-19, the disease caused
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Strong evidence for the presence of umbrella branding effects in pharmaceutical markets
Umbrella branding is a practice that is common in markets for experience goods and consists in the marketing of otherwise unrelated products under the same
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Evidence found of neurogenesis in people up to age 87
A team of researchers affiliated with several institutions in Spain has found evidence of neurogenesis in the brains of people right up to old age.
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Exercise DOES beat depression: Study has evidence for long-held theory
Exercise DOES beat depression: Study finds evidence for long-held theory that running 15 minutes a day boosts mood For years, studies found a connection between
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