Thursday, 16 May 2019

Scientists Spot Unexpected Player in Fibromyalgia

insulin and glucose in bloodstream

Researchers combined metformin with standard drugs used for fibromyalgia and saw a much greater degree of pain relief.



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HlYy81

U.S. Birth Rate Lowest in 32 Years

woman with newborn

The fertility rate in 2018 was 1.7 births per woman, a 2% decline from 2017. That rate means the current generation isn't producing enough children to replace itself, the AP reported.



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

Americans' Dirty Pool Habits Revealed in Survey

mother and baby in pool

More than half of adults said they use a swimming pool as a substitute for showering or to rinse off after exercise or yard work, according to the online survey of 3,100 adults conducted by the Sachs Media Group.



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

New Hearing Aid May Solve 'Cocktail Party' Problem

woman cupping ear

The device would rely on an emerging technology called "auditory attention decoding" (AAD). AAD simultaneously monitors a person's brainwaves and the sound around them.



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

Doctors, Patients Struggle with Benzodiazepine Use

clonazepam pills

Along with Xanax, benzodiazepines include familiar brand names like the tranquilizer Valium (diazepam) and another anti-anxiety medication, Klonopin (clonazepam).



from WebMD Health https://wb.md/2HmPno3