A common heart disease drug may have the unusual side-effect of combating racism, Daily Mail reported Thursday.
Propranolol
This medication is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and recurrence of heart attacks.
This medication is a beta-blocker, prescribed for high blood pressure and chest pain. It is also used to prevent migraine headaches and recurrence of heart attacks.
Scientists believe the discovery can be explained by the fact that racism is fundamentally founded on fear.
Propranolol acts both on nerve circuits that govern automatic functions such as heart rate, and the part of the brain involved in fear and emotional responses. The drug is also used to treat anxiety and panic.
Racism Affects Health
A university of British Columbia study has pointed out that Canadians with dark skin are more likely to suffer health problems.
A university of British Columbia study has pointed out that Canadians with dark skin are more likely to suffer health problems.
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Listening to Rock Music and Racism
A new study says that listening to mainstream rock music may make people apathetic towards black people and latinos.
A new study says that listening to mainstream rock music may make people apathetic towards black people and latinos.
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A series of advertisements for a range of women's hygiene products have sparked a widespread criticism from viewers with the manufacturers been accused of racism.
A series of advertisements for a range of women's hygiene products have sparked a widespread criticism from viewers with the manufacturers been accused of racism.
