Exercise may do more than just improve young bodies. A study published in the British Journal of Sports Medicine said physical activity can boost young people’s brain power and academic performance. The statement from a panel of international experts said regular physical activity boosts self-esteem and social relationships, as well as cardiovascular and muscle fitness.
Researchers said an effective weapon in the fight against the Zika virus might be another mosquito-born disease. Scientists from the United States and Thailand said that people infected with dengue fever develop antibodies that cross react with Zika. They are now conducting experiments to see if those antibodies could help create an effective Zika vaccine.
Patients who take opioids for chronic pain could also be prescribed a drug that can reduce adverse effects. A report in the Annals of Internal Medicine said the drug Naloxone, which is often used in emergency rooms to treat opioid overdoses, can be co-prescribed with the opioids, possibly reducing emergency room visits and overdose deaths.
Sources
1- British Journal of Sports Medicine
2- Nature
3- Annals of Internal Medicine
