Young adults who seek enrollment in state medical marijuana programs are often those who already use heavily rather than those…
Manuka honey ‘sandwich’ could be key to fighting infections
Sandwiching nano-layers of manuka honey between layers of surgical mesh inhibits bacteria for up to three weeks as the honey…
Medical News Today: Why scientists are studying hibernation to tackle obesity
New research in hibernating mammals reveals that noncoding DNA may play a role in mechanisms related to obesity control in…
They’re Smelly and Spiky, and They Need Bats to Pollinate Them
Researchers wanted to improve the fruit yields for small farmers in Indonesia, and hope their findings will encourage protections for…
They’re Smelly and Spiky, and They Need Bats to Pollinate Them
Researchers wanted to improve the fruit yields for small farmers in Indonesia, and hope their findings will encourage protections for…
A common drug could help restore limb function after spinal cord injury
Long-term treatment with gabapentin, a commonly prescribed drug for nerve pain, could help restore upper limb function after a spinal…
Permanent hair dye and straighteners may increase breast cancer risk
Scientists found that women who use permanent hair dye and chemical hair straighteners have a higher risk of developing breast…
Study finds key brain region smaller in birth control pill users
Researchers studying the brain found that women taking oral contraceptives, commonly known as birth control pills, had significantly smaller hypothalamus…
Respiration key to increase oxygen in the brain
Contrary to accepted knowledge, blood can bring more oxygen to mice brains when they exercise because the increased respiration packs…
Diabetes drug has unexpected, broad implications for healthy aging
Metformin is the most commonly prescribed type 2 diabetes drug, yet scientists still do not fully know how it works…