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Millions of Americans take Benadryl every year to relieve allergies, but doctors have uncovered a shocking link between the medication and a devastating disease. Benadryl’s active drug diphenhydramine blocks receptors for histamine, an inflammatory chemical released by the immune system that can trigger symptoms like a runny nose and itchy skin. But doctors say the 15-cent tablets can also cross the blood-brain …

The hepatitis C virus (HCV) may play a role in mental health disorders such as schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and major depression, according to a new study. Experts have long noted links between these psychiatric disorders and certain viral infections, but direct evidence of the viruses inside human brains is lacking. In the brain’s protective lining, however, the new study found …

Women feel more anger as they age, but show it less, study suggests  The Washington Post Anger Management Improves With Age In Women, Study Says  Jambalaya News Louisiana Midlife Mood Shift? Study Says Anger Drops After 50  SciTechDaily Women become angrier as they age  Jamaica Gleaner Source link

LONDON – A pioneering IVF technique combining DNA from three people to protect a baby from a rare genetic disease has been used in Britain, leading to a healthy cohort of eight babies with no sign of serious disease, scientists said Wednesday. Four girls and four boys, including one set of twins, were born healthy after scientists used the treatment …

After a common heart surgery, some patients experience migraines with visual auras — temporary vision disturbances, such as flashing lights and zigzag lines. The reason for this unusual complication was a mystery, but now, research hints that blood clots in the brain may be the culprit. “These [clots] have previously not been thought to result in any symptoms or to …

Vitamin D is not only an essential nutrient, but also the precursor of the hormone calcitriol, indispensable for health: it regulates the uptake of phosphate and calcium necessary for bones by the intestines, as well as cell growth and the proper function of muscles, nerve cells, and the immune system. Now, researchers have shown for the first time in Frontiers …

Protein has taken over the packaged-snack aisles at the grocery store. But do you need extra protein in your chips and muffins? winterling/iStockphoto/Getty Images hide caption toggle caption winterling/iStockphoto/Getty Images Protein has never gone out of style. While fat was demonized as the nutrient causing weight gain in the 1990s, followed by carbs in the 2000s, protein sat by the …

Eating healthy is important for your overall well-being, but a nutrient-dense diet can also support weight management goals. Certain foods can help reduce body fat percentage and promote fat loss naturally. “If you’re looking to reduce belly fat quickly, start by rebalancing your plate: fill ½ with non-starchy vegetables, ¼ with lean organic protein, and ¼ with a high-fiber complex carbohydrate, …

Krista Catwood hates to exercise. “Some people get an endorphin rush — I don’t and it feels miserable,” Catwood, a 43-year-old mom in Oregon, tells TODAY.com. “Exercise can border on suffering.” As a drag and burlesque performer, Catwood says exercise should feel fun and silly. “There has to be a costume and accountability,” she says. Enter “Food Court 5000,” an …