Adolescent drinking is linked to changes in the metabolite profile, which is related to decreased brain grey matter volume, particularly in young females who consume alcohol in excess, says a recent study by the University of Eastern Finland and Kuopio University Hospital. The findings throw light on the biological implications of drinking in young people, […]

With the internet becoming an inseparable part of one’s life, social media addiction has emerged as a new and potential health threat. Affecting people irrespective of their age, gender and ethnicity, the condition is more prevalent among teenagers. Hence, in a bid to curb the widespread reach of the growing menace, Instagram, one of the […]

Marijuana consumers complain of higher levels of pain after a traumatic injury like a car crash, and require higher doses of opioids than patients who do not take marijuana, claimed a recent study published in the Journal Patient Safety in Surgery. The researchers said the study was is in the preliminary stage and required further […]