‘Gas station heroin’ supplements are widely available — but experts warn of ‘underlying danger’

‘Gas station heroin’ supplements are widely available — but experts warn of ‘underlying danger’

WASHINGTON — Health officials want you to think twice before buying one of those brightly colored little bottles often sold at gas stations, convenience stores and smoke shops. Sometimes called “gas station heroin,” the products are usually marketed as energy shots or cognitive supplements but actually contain tianeptine, an unapproved drug that can be addictive … Read more

Yes, you pee more as you age — but it may signal underlying health issues

Yes, you pee more as you age — but it may signal underlying health issues

Wrinkles and reading glasses have nothing on this lesser-known symptom of aging. Frequent urination is an unwelcome and bothersome condition that can inhibit daily life, and while some causes are a result of the natural aging process, feeling the urge to go quite often can indicate an underlying health condition, too. Frequently peeing can be … Read more

Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Disorders of Consciousness – Neuroscience News

Exploring the Mechanisms Underlying Disorders of Consciousness – Neuroscience News

Summary: Study reveals altered brain dynamics in those with unresponsive arousal syndrome, previously known as “vegetative state”, and in those with minimally conscious state. Source: University of Liege A study by the Human Brain Project (HBP), led by scientists from the University of Liège (Belgium), has explored new techniques that may help distinguish between two … Read more