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Nurturing helps babies with opioid withdrawal

Posted on September 25, 2023September 22, 2023 by Sciworthy

Scientists tested different drug treatments for infants with Neonatal Opioid Withdrawal Syndrome. They found a nurturing environment…

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    Marijuana use alters adolescent brain development

    Posted on August 14, 2023August 16, 2023 by Sciworthy

    Researchers analyzed marijuana use in US adolescents and showed it affects how the outer layer of their brains develop.

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      Natural supplements could help ease opioid withdrawal

      Posted on July 3, 2023July 7, 2023 by Sciworthy

      Scientists found a natural compound called oleanolic acid decreased withdrawal symptoms associated with morphine addiction in mice.

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        Teens who use cannabis with alcohol have worse hangovers

        Posted on June 12, 2023July 3, 2023 by Sciworthy

        Scientists showed teens who use cannabis can have worse hangovers due to heavier drinking and increased risk of depression.

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          The gut microbiome influences motivation to exercise

          Posted on February 9, 2023February 15, 2023 by Aubrey Zerkle

          Scientists showed bacteria in the guts of mice regulate production of the pleasure-inducing chemical dopamine during exercise.

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            Can Cell Phones Increase Your Brain Tumor Risk?

            Posted on May 16, 2022October 24, 2022 by Nathan Gock

            How safe are our cell phones really? The evidence over the years has remained unclear, with the World Health Organization designating cell…

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              The relationship between gut microbiome and anxiety disorders

              Posted on April 28, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

              A new study in mice reveals that gut microbiome influences genetics factors which contribute to anxiety behaviors in mice.

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                How much do our genes affect our friendships?

                Posted on April 11, 2022October 24, 2022 by Sciworthy

                Why do we choose the friends that we do? In humans, making friends would seem to be a process that is most influenced by geographical…

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                  Can the Mediterranean Diet reduce Alzheimer’s Disease risk?

                  Posted on November 15, 2021October 24, 2022 by Nathan Gock

                  Eating more seafood, fruits, and vegetables, and less red meat and dairy is good for your brain health. #neuroscience #health #brain

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                    Why your body thinks that spicy food is “hot”

                    Posted on November 8, 2021October 24, 2022 by Justin Dingman

                    It’s the start of November, which means another year of Nobel Prizes have been awarded! This year, the Nobel Prize in Medicine or…

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