Dr. Ali Bashashati, assistant professor of biomedical engineering and pathology and laboratory medicine at UBC, observes an endometrial cancer sample on a microscope slide. Credit: UBC Faculty of Medicine A…
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FDA authorized the sale of menthol-flavored e-cigarettes – a health policy expert explains how the benefits may outweigh the risks
On June 21, 2024, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration authorized the marketing of the first electronic cigarette products in flavors other than tobacco in the U.S. Of the four…
Mouse studies reveal possible benefits of CBD and metformin for treating behavioral difficulties
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Studies of mouse models of Fragile X syndrome and Phelan-McDermid syndrome show that treatment with cannabidiol (CBD) and the diabetes drug metformin can alleviate behavioral difficulties,…
Study reveals West Sussex’s lost kingdom
A new study, led by archaeologists from UCL Archaeology South-East, has revealed evidence of a lost medieval kingdom in West Sussex, England. Following the collapse of Roman Britain, the British…
Empathy in Kids Linked to Poorer Health Amid Parental Conflict
Summary: Empathetic children aged 7-9 show poorer health and higher inflammation levels when exposed to interparental conflict. The research highlights the physiological impact of empathy in stressful home environments. The…
MDMA Variants Show Promise for Safer Psychotherapy
Summary: Researchers developed three new MDMA variants (ODMA, TDMA, and SeDMA) that retain the therapeutic benefits while reducing side effects. These compounds affect mood-regulating brain structures similarly to MDMA but…
Birds, barley, cheese and wine—it’s not just smoke and dust that can cause lung disease
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain Our lungs are the interface between blood and air. Their role in oxygenating our bloodstream is their primary function, and they bear the brunt of a…
Kidneys from Black donors are more likely to be thrown away − a bioethicist explains why
As one of the leading causes of death in the U.S., kidney disease is a serious public health problem. The disease is particularly severe among Black Americans, who are three…
Genetic testing cannot reveal the gender of your baby − two genetic counselors explain the complexities of sex and gender
Gender reveal parties are best known as celebrations involving pink and blue, cake and confetti, and the occasional wildfire. Along with being social media hits, gender reveals are a testament…
Experts say US hospitals are prone to cyberattacks
Credit: CC0 Public Domain In the wake of a debilitating cyberattack against one of the nation’s largest health care systems, Marvin Ruckle, a nurse at an Ascension hospital in Wichita,…
