Tuesday, May 19, 2015

Drive-By Science


Food industry braces for Obama trans fat ban
The food industry is all pissed off that they can't sell us their poison instead of real food.
Thanks Obama.


Long-term depression may double stroke risk for middle-aged adults
Adults over 50 who have persistent symptoms of depression may have twice the risk of stroke as those who do not, according to a new study led by researchers at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health. Researchers found that stroke risk remains higher even after symptoms of depression go away, particularly for women.

Sleep apnea linked to depression in men
Severe obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and excessive daytime sleepiness are associated with an increased risk of depression in men, according to a new community-based study of Australian men.

Persistent nightmares in childhood could be linked to psychotic experiences in later adolescence
Researchers at the University of Warwick have found a significant link between the presence of persistent nightmares in childhood and psychotic experiences in later adolescence.
Yes....  well...   I had nightmares and  screamwalked almost every night from the time I was 5 until I was 13.   I can guarantee that this is caused by undiagnosed acute trigeminal neuralgia.
So go figure.