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Gut microbes play key role in regulating stress responsiveness throughout the day, research finds
A pioneering study has uncovered the vital role that gut microbiota plays in regulating stress responses by interacting with the body's circadian rhythms.
What's the Link Between Alcohol and Heart Disease?
Alcohol consumption is closely related to heart disease and can increase your risk for cardiovascular disease. The risk increases the more you drink and is most substantial for women.1 Excessive alcohol consumption can cause may types of heart disease
Causal relationship seen between GERD and hypertension
There is a positive causal relationship between gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) and hypertension, according to a study published online Sept. 23 in Frontiers in Cardiovascular Medicine.
Mindfulness may be as effective as antidepressant for anxiety symptoms
Treatments for anxiety, ranging from psychological interventions to antidepressants, can be very effective for some people.Experts also advise self-care, including avoiding alcohol and illegal drugs, regular exercise, regular sleeping and eating habits, and relaxation techniques, including mindfulness.
Microplastics found in urinary tract linked to health risks
A new study challenges a 2019 World Health Organization report that microplastics in drinking water are harmless after confirming their presence in kidney, urine and bladder cancer samples.