New MDMA Study From Johns Hopkins Further Explains Why Ecstasy Can Help Treat PTSD
Since MDMA was granted "breakthrough therapy" status for its ability to treat PTSD, this new study may explain the treatment's neurological success.
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Sniffing Pleasant Odors Shown to Decrease Cigarette Cravings
Cigarette smokers who experienced pleasant smells before being offered a ciagerette were less likely to want to smoke.
Researchers Create 'First-of-its-Kind' Roadmap for Saving Earth From Climate Change Years Before 2050 Deadline
This groundbreaking report is one of the first global roadmaps for how the world can stop climate change - and it's apparently quite cost-effective, too.
'Proton Therapy' is Noninvasive Treatment for High-Risk Cancers - In Use Today With 'Excellent' Success Rate
This "game-changing" treatment also comes with a minimal amount of side effects - and it has been shown to be less costly than traditional radiation.
Over 50 Years of Research Say That Smiling Really Can Make People Happier
After analyzing years worth of psychological testing, these researchers found that smiling really can make you happier – and frowning can make you more sad.
He Was Called Foolish for His Research; Now Documentary Tells How He Won Nobel Prize for 'Cancer Cure'
Despite facing down years of rejection and skepticism, Dr. Jim Allison has now been recognized as a trailblazer in medicine and cancer research.
Years After She Smells Parkinson's Disease on Her Husband, Woman is Now Paving the Way for Early Detection Test
This retired nurse is using her keen sense of smell to help researchers develop one of the first early detection tests for Parkinson's disease.
Tree-Planting Drones Have Successfully Planted Thousands of Saplings - and They're About to Plant More
These little robots are resuscitating hundreds of acres of degraded land - and they could soon be deployed to plant many more trees around the world.
Scientists Develop 'Exciting' New Road Map for Cancer Cell Weakness to One Day Replace Chemo
In the largest study of its kind, scientists have identified some of the weakest points of cancer cells - and it could spell the end of chemo side effects.
How the Healing Properties of Irish Soil Apparently Hold the Key to Fighting Superbug Health Threat
A team of researchers has discovered that there may be more truth to Irish folklore than scientists give it credit for.
NASA is Paying German-Speaking Women Thousands of Dollars to Lie in Bed for 60 Days Straight
If you're a younger or middle-aged woman who can speak German, then NASA might pay you thousands of dollars to stay in bed for two months.
Counties With More Trees and Shrubs Spend Less on Medicare, Study Finds
An intriguing new study from the University of Illinois has linked trees and shrubland to reduced county-wide healthcare costs.
FDA Approves First Ever Drug Treatment for Postpartum Depression
The treatment, which received "breakthrough" FDA status during its early trials, was shown to relieve depressive symptoms in a matter of hours.
Why Smiling Is Good for You - and Five Photos That Guarantee Grins on World Happiness Day
Never underestimate the power and impact of one simple facial gesture: your smile-the movement can create happy feelings-even when you're not feeling happy.
Eating Mushrooms a Few Times a Week Could Dramatically Reduce Dementia Risk, Says 6-Year Study
This new study suggests that seniors who regularly eat mushrooms may reduce their odds of cognitive decline by as much as 50%.
How Flickering Lights or Electrical Stimulation Might Banish Alzheimer's and Parkinson's
A new field of neurological treatment involving alternating-current brain stimulation may produce success in non-invasive, non-drug clinical trials.
Neuroscientists Discover a Song That Reduces Anxiety By 65% (Listen)
The soothing 8-minute tune was shown to improve heart rate, blood pressure, and cortisol levels in the brain.
When Blueberries and Grapes Are Combined, a Dramatic Decline in Memory Loss and Aging - Study
The research shows a dramatic improvement in subjects who ate blueberries and grapes together, rather than separately.
Goats Want to See You Smile, Says Adorable New Study
This new research shows that goats have a heightened sensitivity to human emotion – in other words, they love to see you smile.
Put These 5 Plants In Your Bedroom Window for a Better Night's Sleep
Studies conducted by NASA have proven that several of these plant species can lead to a better night's sleep and better air quality.
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