Stimulants May Have Detrimental Effects on Muscle Control
Researchers have found that current or past use of methamphetamine or other stimulants may lead to psychomotor control deficits, or a reduced ability to control physical movement.
Inhaled Steroids May Increase Pneumonia Risk in People with Asthma
Use of inhaled corticosteroids was linked with an increased risk of pneumonia in a study of individuals with asthma. In the study of 152,412 asthma patients (of whom…
Survey finds patients uncertain about how to best manage their cholesterol
People who have high cholesterol may understand they need to manage their condition, but many aren’t sure how to do that, nor do they feel confident they can,…
Night-time urination reduced by cutting salt in diet
Nocturia – which affects most people over the age of 60 – is related to the amount of salt in your diet, according to new research presented at…
Mathematicians predict delaying school start times won’t help sleep deprived teenagers
Insufficient sleep during the week, and attempts to catch up at the weekend lead to ‘social jet lag’, study finds.Delaying school start times in the UK is unlikely…