In recent years there has been an increase in prescription drug abuse. Adderall is one of the highest abused prescriptions in the United States and there are no signs of it declining. It is primarily used to treat ADHD symptoms in adults and children. Adderall’s illicit use first became popular on college campuses. It found…
It is painful withdrawing from an opioid drug. The initial and half-life withdrawal symptoms make just the thought of stopping a horror for many. So it’s reassuring to know that there are researchers out there who are looking for ways to help people ease their way through the process of coming off opiates and there…
What is Autism? Autism means that the child faces many obstacles within themselves that halt their ability to learn, behave, and interact with others. More often than not, people find it difficult to help autistic children because they do not have experience or confidence that the child could benefit from their assistance. Here are a…
Nail biting is a psychologically problematic behavior beset by contradictions and peculiarities. Technically speaking, the medical community calls the condition Onychophagia and it typically starts at the age of 5, but could extend into adulthood. Nail biting can be a surprisingly common in many communities and it could cross every economic and social barrier. But…
Mental health issues often don’t rate a mention in many policymakers’ priority lists. However, depressions and mental issues could rank among the most serious causes of disabilities worldwide. In less developed countries where people can’t find any therapists, the condition could cause significant suffering among individuals and slow down economic development. In many cases, there…
Chronic pain condition can be frustrating for patients, but as time goes on, they should know that the condition won’t beat them. They shouldn’t allow the disorder to take them down with it. They need to try to be positive with their live although they have to cope with the chronic pain all the time….
Leading heart specialists have cajoled people to regularly measure their cholesterol level and try to get it lower whenever possible. Cholesterol is an important substance and the new guideline has thrown out a notion that after reaching a certain blood cholesterol level, people should seek treatments with any cholesterol-lowering medication. The notion that patients should…
Researchers from Seattle recently announced that they already developed a new technology that utilizes beneficial characteristics of scorpion venom. It could help surgeons to identify and eradicate harmful cancer cells in the brain. The “tumor paint” technology is developed by a brain cancer researcher, Dr. Jim Olson, from the Seattle Children’s Hospital. Dr. Olson said…
Nearly 80 million in the US have problems with high blood pressure and about half of them still don’t have their condition under control. Hypertension can be a difficult condition to address, despite much prodding and persuasion by health authorities and doctors. Perhaps, it’s the right time for a different tack and some people have…
