Month: November 2022

How hormonal birth control may affect the adolescent brain

Imagine your brain as a busy city with countless roads and intersections. Now, imagine that hormonal birth control comes in like a construction crew, disrupting the flow of traffic and causing chaos in one particular neighborhood – the prefrontal cortex. The prefrontal cortex is like the city’s executive center, responsible for decision-making, impulse control, and […]

Published on November 15, 2022

Fear of rejection linked to false memories when seeing people speak

Imagine you’re at a magic show and the magician asks for a volunteer. You hesitantly raise your hand, hoping not to be rejected. You’re chosen and brought up on stage, where the magician performs his tricks right in front of you. But as you watch closely, you start doubting what you see. Did he really […]

Published on November 15, 2022

FDA Considers OTC Use for Opioid Overdose Reversal Drug

The FDA is exploring the possibility of allowing certain forms of the opioid overdose reversal drug naloxone to be sold over-the-counter. This development could potentially make naloxone more accessible to the public in emergency situations. Similar to how a fire extinguisher can be obtained without a prescription, naloxone kits could become readily available at pharmacies […]

Published on November 15, 2022