Researchers from Norway have developed an instrument to measure Facebook addiction, the Bergen Facebook Addiction Scale. The scale is the first of its kind worldwide. As Facebook has become as ubiquitous as television in our everyday lives, it is becom… . . . → Read More: New research about Facebook addiction
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Researchers studying the molecular signals that drive a specific type of lymphoma have discovered a key biological pathway leading to this type of cancer. Cancerous cells have been described as being “addicted” to certain oncogenes (cancer-causing gene… . . . → Read More: Protein may represent a switch to turn off B cell lymphoma LOS ANGELES, May 3, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives (ATF), announces that Dario Jorge Herrera was arrested today in Los Angeles after a criminal complaint was filed charging him with distribution… . . . → Read More: ATF Suspect Arrested For Distribution Of A Controlled Substance In South Central Los Angeles Obese people who consume increased amounts of fructose, a type of sugar that is found in particular in soft drinks and fruit juices, are at risk for nonalcoholic fatty liver disease (NFALD) and more its more severe forms, fatty inflammation and scarring. . . . → Read More: Increased fructose consumption may deplete cellular energy in patients with obesity and diabetes The smoking cessation drug varenicline significantly reduced alcohol consumption in a group of heavy-drinking smokers, in a study carried out by researchers at the Ernest Gallo Clinic and Research Center at the University of California, San Francisco. . . . → Read More: Anti-smoking drug decreases alcohol consumption in heavy-drinking smokers About one baby is born every hour addicted to opiate drugs in the United States, according to new research from University of Michigan physicians. . . . → Read More: About 1 baby born each hour addicted to opiate drugs in U.S., U-M study shows Minors who were familiar with television alcohol advertisements were more likely to have tried alcoholic beverages and binge drink than those who could not recall seeing such ads, according to a study to be presented Sunday, April 29, at the Pediatric … . . . → Read More: TV alcohol advertising may play role in underage drinking Noisy neighbors and broken-down elevators are common downsides of apartment living. You also can add unwanted tobacco smoke to the list of hazards, according to research to be presented Sunday, April 29, at the Pediatric Academic Societies annual meeti… . . . → Read More: Apartment dwellers often subjected to neighbors’ tobacco smoke Scientists at the Gladstone Institutes have determined how specific circuitry in the brain controls not only body movement but also motivation and learning, providing new insight into neurodegenerative disorders such as Parkinson’s disease — and psych… . . . → Read More: Gladstone scientists identify brain circuitry associated with addictive, depressive behaviors WASHINGTON, April 27, 2012 /PRNewswire-USNewswire/ – The following is a statement of Matthew L. Myers, President, Campaign for Tobacco-Free Kids. The U.S. House of Representatives has taken truly shortsighted action by voting to eliminate the Pr… . . . → Read More: House Vote to Eliminate Prevention Fund Jeopardizes Efforts to Improve Health, Reduce Costs |
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