David DiSalvo, Contributor

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Three Things Caffeine Does In Your Brain

What happens in our brain when we drink coffee or tea, or any other caffeine delivery vehicle of choice? The story gets interesting when our favorite legal drug passes through the neural gates.

Three Things Caffeine Does In Your Brain

What happens in our brain when we drink coffee or tea, or any other caffeine delivery vehicle of choice? The story gets interesting when our favorite legal drug passes through the neural gates.

Even Mild Sleep Problems Can Raise Risk Of Heart Disease In Women, Finds Study

A new study shows that for women, quality of sleep may be just as important as quantity when it comes to effects on cardiovascular health.

ASMR Could Have Health Benefits Beyond The Brain Tingles, Study Suggests

ASMR is a brain tingling phenomenon with millions of online seekers, and new research shows that it may provide health benefits well beyond the pleasant sensations.

The Common Drug That Makes Opioid Overdose Five Times As Likely

Opioid overdoses continue to increase, but a new study finds that risk of overdose in the first three months of using the drugs is especially high when also taking another commonly prescribed medication.

No Scientific Evidence That Probiotics Improve Anxiety Symptoms In Humans, Finds Study

Probiotics are one of the hottest nutritional products around, but a new study finds zero proof that they’re effective for treating anxiety symptoms in humans.

How Do Marijuana Strains And Doses Affect Depression And Anxiety? A New Study Looks For Answers

How marijuana use affects depression, anxiety and stress symptoms is a topic of debate, with advocates and detractors seeking data to support their positions. A new study takes a shot at finding some answers — the results are worth a look, but carry a…

How Do Marijuana Strains And Doses Affect Depression And Anxiety? A New Study Looks For Answers

How marijuana use affects depression, anxiety and stress symptoms is a topic of debate, with advocates and detractors seeking data to support their positions. A new study takes a shot at finding some answers — the results are worth a look, but carry a…