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Study: No Link Between Psychedelic Drugs and Mental Illness

Posted on August 21, 2013 by Greg Asseff

Contrary to popular belief, the use of psychedelic drugs such as magic mushrooms, LSD and mescaline does not increase an individual’s risk of developing mental health issues, according to a new study by the Norwegian University of Science and Technology. The study, which looked at well over 100,000 individuals, contradicts the long-standing notion among the medical community and popular culture that using hallucinogens increases mental illness risk. However, the researchers behind the study cautioned that the results may not apply to all individuals. The results contribute to a long history of varied opinions regarding LSD in particular. For example, the new study directly opposes some of the original perceptions scientists had about the drug in the 1950s. Back then, it was thought that LSD could actually replicate the symptoms of mental illness.

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Phthalates and BPA Tied to Teen Obesity, Insulin Resistance

Posted on August 19, 2013 by Greg Asseff

A pair of new studies have found a potential link between teen insulin resistance and obesity and phthalates and bisphenol A, two chemicals commonly found in certain types of food packaging. However, the researchers aren’t sure whether the increased prevalence of obesity and insulin resistance is directly due to the presence of these chemicals, or whether other factors are responsible. The researchers plan to conduct additional studies to gain a better understanding of the link. BPA in particular has increasingly become a topic of contention. The chemical is widely used in plastics and can be found in the packaging of many foods and drinks. It is also present in infant bottles, medical devices, canned food and water bottles. While many of these things can be avoided, BPA might also be found in certain water supply pipes.

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Stomach Problems Worsen in Extremely Hot Weather

Posted on August 14, 2013 by Greg Asseff

Hot summer temperatures can be annoying and downright uncomfortable, but for people with gastrointestinal problems, extreme heat could spell a trip to the emergency room. According to a new study conducted at Switzerland’s University Hospital, heat waves increase the risk of IG (infectious gastroenteritis) and IBD (inflammatory bowel disease) flare-ups. Gastroenterologist Dr. Christine Manser, one of the lead researchers behind the study, said that similar studies have never been conducted previously. It’s not necessarily surprising that heat can exacerbate stomach problems, however, as extreme heat is known to cause several health issues such as exhaustion, cramps and rashes. Heat stroke is particularly dangerous, as it can be accompanied by severe headache, muscle weakness, nausea, rapid heartbeat, fainting and even seizures.

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Stomachaches in Childhood May Predict Anxiety in Adulthood

Posted on August 12, 2013 by Greg Asseff

Children who suffer from frequent stomachaches may be more likely to suffer from anxiety when they’re older, even if the stomachaches eventually subside, according to a new study conducted at Tennessee’s Vanderbilt University. About 480 children were included in the study. Roughly 330 of the kids suffered from FAPS, or functional abdominal pain syndrome, a condition in which abdominal pain is experienced despite the absence of an apparent cause. When the children underwent psychiatric evaluations about nine years later, the subjects who suffered from FAPS were up to five-times more likely to be diagnosed with an anxiety disorder. Over half of the children who suffered from FAPS were later diagnosed with disorders such as phobias or social anxiety. The same was true of only 20% of the other group.

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CDC: Obesity Rates Down for Low-Income Preschoolers

Posted on August 7, 2013 by Greg Asseff

Obesity rates are finally on the decline, at least for children between the ages of 2 and 4, according to a new announcement from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, or CDC. The study, which focused specifically on low-income youngsters between the years of 2008 and 2011, found declining obesity numbers in 18 U.S. states as well as the Virgin Islands. Dr. Tom Frieden said that although the decline was admittedly minor at just 1% to 2%, it’s significant because it represents positive progress rather than yet another concession to rising obesity rates.

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