A new study in people with major depression reports that electroconvulsive therapy (ECT) induces changes in the fibers connecting the…
Ketone body utilization decreases when blood flow to the heart is reduced
Researchers have measured the ketone body utilization rate in the heart and confirmed that it decreases when the heart is…
Dry-cured ham bones — a source of heart-healthy peptides?
Drinking bone broth is a recent diet fad that proponents claim fights inflammation, eases joint pain and promotes gut health.…
Following heart health guidelines also reduces diabetes risk
You’ve probably heard that things like staying active, eating healthy and keeping your blood pressure in check can help your…
Mosquito known to transmit malaria has been detected in Ethiopia for the first time
A type of mosquito that transmits malaria has been detected in Ethiopia for the first time, and the discovery has…
High pesticide exposure among farmers linked to poor sense of smell later
A new study has shown an association between unusually high pesticide exposure and poor sense of smell among aging farmers.
Born to run: Just not on cocaine
A study finds a surprising response to cocaine in a novel strain of mutant mice — they failed to show…
Differences among brain neurons that coincide with psychiatric conditions
It’s no surprise to scientists that variety is the very essence of biology, not just the seasoning, but most previous…
Sacklers Directed Efforts to Mislead Public About OxyContin, New Documents Indicate
A filing in a Massachusetts lawsuit contains dozens of internal Purdue Pharma documents suggesting the family was far more involved…
Real-world data and the patient perspective: the PROmise of social media?
Understanding the patient perspective is fundamental to delivering patient-centred care. In most healthcare systems, however, patient-reported outcomes are not regularly…