Our bodies frequently heal wounds, like a cut or a scrape, on their own. However patients with diabetes, vascular disease,…
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Chocolate muddles cannabis potency testing
In 2012, Washington and Colorado became the first states to legalize recreational marijuana. Since then, several other states have joined…
Compound found in red wine opens door for new treatments for depression, anxiety: Resveratrol, found in grape skin, shuts down depression-causing enzyme in brain
Like to unwind with a glass of red wine after a stressful day? Don’t give alcohol all the credit. New…
How mammals’ brains evolved to distinguish odors is nothing to sniff at: Study finds that the relationship of ‘distributed circuit’ components scales across species
The world is filled with millions upon millions of distinct smells, but how mammals’ brains evolved to tell them apart…
Low doses of radiation promote cancer-capable cells: New research in mice helps to understand the risks around exposure to low doses of radiation, such as CT scans and X-rays
Low doses of radiation equivalent to three CT scans, which are considered safe, give cancer-capable cells a competitive advantage over…
Promising path towards developing flu treatment using lipid target
For most people, the influenza A virus (IAV), commonly known as the flu, is cleared from the body by our…
Unanticipated early origins of childhood brain cancer: Study identifies earliest traces of brain cancer long before the disease becomes symptomatic
Brain tumours are the leading cause of non-accidental death in children in Canada, but little is known about when these…
How inflammation causes gastric cancer
In 1982, researchers reported a link between chronic gastritis and stomach bacterium Helicobacter pylori, triggering a flurry of research into…
Immunotherapy kicks and kills HIV by exploiting a common virus
In a first on the quest to cure HIV, University of Pittsburgh Graduate School of Public Health scientists report today…
Counselors may find that focusing on the human-nature connection may help clients
The concept of “ecowellness” encompasses a sense of appreciation, respect, and awe of nature that can contribute to holistic wellness.…