Tuesday 29 January 2019

Study: Use of Flakka Rare Among High School Seniors

flakka spilling out of jar

Flakka has been linked to rashes of bizarre behavior, which has led the media to refer to it as the 'zombie' or, incorrectly, as the “cannibal” drug.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2B7wxO4

Someday, a Pig's Heart Might Save an Infant's Life

infant

With donor organs in short supply, the hope is that animal organs can keep patients alive while they await a human donor.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HLYAsi

Layer Up During the Polar Vortex

commuters in snow

To stay safe in frigid weather, keep your head, face and nose covered, dress in layers to prevent heat loss, and wear sturdy, insulated boots with thick wool socks.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2G8SXSi

Why Sleepless Nights Can Mean More Painful Days

photo of woman with insomnia

Researchers found changes in areas of the brain that affect pain and pain relief when study subjects were deprived of sleep.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2DICsuR

Can Strict BP Control Lower Your Dementia Risk?

Measuring Blood Pressure XXL

Although tight blood pressure control didn’t reduce the risk of full-blown dementia in the study, it did reduce the risk of mild cognitive impairment, an early form of the disease.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2MD5Mpi