Antibacterial Agent May be Linked to Osteoporosis in Women
Node Smith, ND Women exposed to triclosan are more likely to develop osteoporosis, according to a study published in the Endocrine Society’s Journal of Clinical Endocrinology & Metabolism. Triclosan is an endocrine-disrupting chemical widely used as an...
Neurons Responsible for Mood Develop During Teen Years
Node Smith, ND Researchers have discovered a mysterious group of neurons in the amygdala — a key center for emotional processing in the brain — that stay in an immature, prenatal developmental state throughout childhood. Most of these cells mature rapidly...
Differences in brain systems for habitual behavior distinguish heavy cannabis users
Node Smith, ND A shift from brain systems controlling reward-driven use to habit-driven use differentiates heavy cannabis users who are addicted to the drug from users who aren’t, according to a study in Biological Psychiatry: Cognitive Neuroscience and...
