A small nucleus in the brainstem called locus coeruleus (literally the “blue spot,”) is the primary source of a major neuromodulator, norepinephrine (NE), an important mediator of the ‘fight or flight’ response in animals. However, very little is known about the local connections of this small albeit critically important group of neurons. A recent pioneering study published in eLife from […]

We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info Dementia worsens as the nerve cells in the brain become progressively damaged and can no longer function. Over time, this […]

Sleep quality is more important for the quality of life than sleep duration or “social jetlag”, a new Czech study suggests. To date, little research has explored the long-term effects of changes in sleep length or sleep quality on quality of life. Researchers at the Department of Sociology, Faculty of Social Sciences at Charles University in Prague, Czechia examined thousands […]

Researchers at Ghent University in Belgium report abnormalities in functional neural networks of dogs diagnosed with anxiety. Led by Yangfeng Xu (Ghent Experimental Psychiatry Lab, GHEP; ORSAMI), and Emma Christiaen (Medical Image and Signal Processing, MEDISIP), the study shows that compared with healthy dogs, those with anxiety exhibit stronger connections between the amygdala and other regions of the anxiety network. […]

<img class="aligncenter" src="https://scx1.b-cdn.net/csz/news/800a/2023/covid-bird-flu-mpoxa-v.jpg" alt="COVID, bird flu, revia kaufen mpox—a virologist on why we’re seeing so many viruses emerge” title=”Credit: Kateryna Kon/Shutterstock” width=”800″ height=”394″> From the widespread outbreak of mpox (formerly called monkeypox) in 2022, to the evolving bird flu situation, to recent cases of Marburg virus in Equatorial Guinea, COVID isn’t dominating the headlines as much as it used to. […]

In the wake of a joint investigation by KHN and CBS News into a dental appliance that multiple lawsuits allege caused grievous harm to patients, the FDA has begun looking into the product, the Anterior Growth Guidance Appliance, dexdomitor butorphanol dogs or AGGA, according to a former agency official. Additionally, KHN and CBS News have learned that the Las Vegas […]

Illustration: Annelise Capossela/Axios Tax-exempt hospitals revamped their charity care policies during the pandemic, in some cases using vague language to describe who was eligible and occasionally tightening access based on immigration status, according to an analysis in JAMA Network Open. Why it matters: Safety net hospitals play a key role in low-income communities and use charity care as a justification […]

Higher blood caffeine levels appear to reduce the risks for both adiposity and type 2 diabetes, the results of a new study suggest. Explaining that caffeine has thermogenic effects, the researchers note that previous short-term studies have linked caffeine intake with reductions in weight and fat mass. And observational data have shown associations between coffee consumption with lower risks of […]

High cholesterol: Nutritionist reveals top prevention tips We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. More info High cholesterol is often the product of poor lifestyle choices. However, changing up […]

A ban on selling junk foods from store entrances, aisle ends and checkouts should continue after a new study found the plans were largely backed by the British public and food industry. Legislation to restrict the placement of products high in fat, salt and sugar (HFSS) was introduced by the UK government in October last year as part of efforts […]