Cannabis use is riding high on a decade-long wave of decriminalization, legalization and unregulated synthetic substitutes. As society examines the
Month: October 2018
Trump Announces Plan to Cut Drug Prices
Trying to cut high drug costs, the prices paid by Medicare for certain prescription drugs would be based on those
SibFU scientists simulated the intracellular environment of a luminescent bacteria cell
A team from the Institute of Fundamental Biology and Biotechnology of SFU used glycerol and sucrose to simulate the intracellular
Fueling Up With Functional Foods
According to health organizations like the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, these are foods that go beyond providing calories and
Family Leave Boosts Breastfeeding Rates, But Mostly for Affluent Moms
Paid leave for new mothers may increase breastfeeding rates, but mainly among women with higher incomes, a new study contends.
Vaginal Ring That Targets Pregnancy, HIV Seems Safe: Study
An experimental vaginal ring meant to prevent pregnancy and HIV looks safe, according to an early stage study. The dual-purpose ring
First study on climate change impact in Mediterranean
As the Mediterranean Basin is experiencing the impact of climate change more than ever, an international network of scientists has
Obese Patients Often Denied Kidney Transplants. Should They Be?
Obese patients in need of a kidney transplant may find themselves denied one because of their weight, but a new
Health Tip: Understanding Cataract Symptoms
A cataract is a clouding of the eye’s lens that will affect vision if left untreated. Half of Americans will
Scientists from the University of Granada debunk the effectiveness of glasses for colorblind people
The recent commercialization of the EnChroma® glasses has generated great expectations among the color blind thanks to a strong campaign
