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Medical News Today: Sugar alters brain chemistry after only 12 days

New research in pigs finds that sugar intake alters the reward-processing circuitry of the brain in a similar way to addictive drugs. Whenever we learn something new or experience something pleasurable, our brain’s reward system becomes activated. With the help of natural brain chemicals, several brain areas communicate with each other to help us learn… Read More »

Tampa Pharmacist Assessing Losses After Pharmacy Looted – Bay News 9

TAMPA, Fla. — A Tampa pharmacist is cleaning up and assessing damage to her business after the pharmacy she says she opened to help provide better access to health care in a predominantly African American community was victimized by looters. What You Need To Know Owners say damage, looting occurred May 31 Search continues for… Read More »

Medical News Today: Heart health: Are women getting incorrect treatment?

Recent research suggests that ignoring sex-specific risk factors of heart disease has resulted in women having a higher risk of dying from heart failure than men. Share on PinterestDifferences between men and women may mean that the latter do not receive the right treatment for heart conditions. A review published in Nature Medicine reveals an… Read More »