Researchers speculate that romantic love functions as one part of the brain’s system for managing reproduction, by providing a bridge or connection between seeking a mate and rearing offspring.
Folate, a B vitamin, breaks down homocysteine, which may be associated with depression. Because of this it has been tested as a possible treatment, but the results have been mixed and more research is needed.
A study of the medications given to patients with schizophrenia finds that the newer drugs do not offer enough additional benefits over first-generation drugs to offset the increased cost.
Researchers are exploring how bacteria in the mouth might play a role in heart disease, though there is still no conclusive evidence that the two are linked.
A landmark study found that women are susceptible to a different type of heart disease called microvascular dysfunction. It affects both larger and smaller blood vessels, but is not detected by the standard cardiac tests.
While toxins such as mercury and PCBs are present in seafood, the amounts are considered safe, and the health benefits of omega-3 fats are much more significant than any risk posed by the toxins.
Research affirms that the health benefits of eating seafood are much more significant than any risk due to the presence of toxins such as mercury and PCBs.
Some back pain cannot be relieved by surgery, but even if it is an option it should be weighed carefully. A prudent course of action is to wait several weeks after symptoms begin to see if they improve on their own.