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Leptin Suppresses the Rewarding Effects of Running
Leptin inhibits 'runners high' via STAT3 signaling in dopamine neurons in mouse model
Migraine Frequency, Intensity Linked to Cholesterol Levels
Number and intensity of crises reduced in association with reduction in total, LDL cholesterol
Sleep Quality Up After Endoscopic Sinus Surgery
Procedure improves sleep and quality of life in patients with chronic rhinosinusitis
Motor Sport Tied to Carbon Monoxide Poisonings, Deaths
In 'mud-bogging,' experts recommend getting out of stuck vehicles, and having portable CO detectors
Delayed Diabetic Retinopathy Screening May Be OK in T1DM
Yearly exams for most with T1DM can wait until 5 years after diagnosis or age 15, whichever is later
Higher Fish Consumption Linked to Lower Risk of Depression
Association greater among men than women
Gut Microbiome May Play Role in BMI, HDL Cholesterol Levels
But more research needed to understand how different bacteria affect risk factors for heart disease
Unlicensed Stem Cell Clinics Operating in the United States
FDA has no authority over procedures using adipose-derived stem cells
Sphingolipid Levels ID Women at Risk for Episodic Migraine
Every standard deviation increase in ceramide levels tied to ~92 percent lower risk of migraine
Childhood CA Survivors Who Have Stroke at Higher Risk of Second
Rate is double that of people without cancer who've lived through one stroke