THE ESSENTIAL Antibiotic resistance can affect anyone, regardless of age or country of residence. According to the WHO, an increasing number of infections, such as pneumonia, tuberculosis or gonorrhea, salmonellosis, are more difficult to treat because of antibiotic resistance. The resistance of bacteria to antibiotics is mainly linked to an excessive or inappropriate use of … Read more
Highly prescribed drugs in Western countries (and even more so since the Covid-19 crisis), antidepressants could make people significantly less sensitive to pleasure, in addition to reducing negative emotions. Can we still trust serotonin-targeting antidepressants (SSRIs)? While an August 2022 study found they were only effective in a few people – and would do no … Read more
Sertraline is one of the most common antidepressants. It belongs to the group of selective serotonin reuptake inhibitors – that is, it increases its levels – and is usually prescribed in various clinical conditions related to mental health. Especially, it is recommended in cases of depression, obsessive-compulsive disorder, panic attacks, post-traumatic stress disorder and social … Read more
Researchers from the University of Queensland have pinpointed the mechanisms behind bacterial resistance to antibacterial drugs. The particularity of this study is that it is intended to prove that bacteria subjected to antidepressants would be better able to resist antibiotics. The results of their study, published in Proceedings of theNational Academy of Sciences, confirm this … Read more
Kangbuk Samsung Hospital Neurology Professor Moon Hee-soo We need to get rid of the notion that ‘migraines are caused by stress’ Taking painkillers just because you are sick can make chronic migraines worse. It is important to control the level of CGRP, a key substance that causes migraines. -Is migraine a disease? Migraine is definitely … Read more
It is a kind of emotional blindness, a state of apathy that disconnects the person from negative feelings – which cause depression and anxiety -, but also from positive ones. People who take antidepressants are not only able to ‘disconnect’ from negative feelings, they are also able to ‘disconnect’ from positive ones. This is the … Read more
The gloomy news, the health crisis that we have experienced and many other factors can promote anxiety disorders. To fight against, before you turn to drugs, there are natural solutions that are worth trying. Mindfulness: according to a study, meditation is just as effective as antidepressants More and more people are adept at mediation. This … Read more
I wrote – Nada Sami: It’s normal to feel faint during intense physical activity, but when you’re at rest, it’s a cause for concern, because it’s often a warning sign of a number of diseases. In the next report, The Consulto reviews the reasons for the two approaches during rest, according to Medical News Today. … Read more
The use of antidepressants during pregnancy may combine with inflammation to increase the risk of lifelong neurodevelopmental changes in babies’ brains, such as those linked to autism, according to new research from the University of Medicine School of Medicine. the University of Virginia. A team of UVA neuroscientists have found that commonly used antidepressants known … Read more
Depression is one of the most common mental disorders and affects hundreds of millions of people worldwide. Most current antidepressants target the serotonin transporter (SERT). However, these drug options are limited. Not only do these antidepressants take up to 4 weeks to take effect, but they can cause negative side effects, including suicidal thoughts. Finally, … Read more