CBS NEWS – Exercise may do more than just improve young bodies. The British Journal of Sports Medicine says physical activity can boost young people’s brain power and academic performance. The statement from a panel of international experts says regular physical activity boosts self-esteem and social relationships as well as cardiovascular and muscle fitness. SOURCE – MedDay/CBS
Researchers say an effective weapon in the fight against the Zika virus might be another mosquito born disease. Scientists from the U.S. and Thailand say that people infected with Dengue fever develop antibodies that cross react with Zika. They’re now conducting experiments to see if Dengue antibodies could help create an effective Zika vaccine. SOURCE – MedDay/CBS
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 says the drug Naloxone often used in emergency rooms to treat opioid overdoses can be co-prescribed with the drugs, possibly reducing ER visits and overdose deaths. SOURCE – MedDay/CBS
