Medical professionals are calling for tighter restrictions on the sale of nitrous oxide gas cartridges, colloquially known as “nangs,” due
Month: November 2022
Scarlet fever outbreak in Scotland: What you need to know
Cases of scarlet fever in Scotland are “unseasonably high”, according to NHS Borders Health Protection team. Parents are being asked
Why aren’t we doing better in supporting the health of children and youth in care?
Child welfare agencies encounter a higher percentage of children and youth with reported complex trauma exposure than any other system serving
An excess of salty food seasons the body with stress
A diet containing lots of salt can contribute to increased levels of stress, a new study shows. Scientists found in
New study explores IL-25 as potential target for inflammatory disease
A new study, published recently in the journal Antibody Therapeutics, describes the discovery of a novel antibody which may have therapeutic
Fatty liver disease may increase heart failure risk
An abnormal buildup of fat in the liver not caused by alcohol may greatly increase the risk of heart failure,
Neuroscientists send live human brain samples on a trip to glean insights into consciousness, depression and anxiety
If an epilepsy patient needs brain surgery, their brain surgeon often extracts a piece of tissue the size of a
Researchers create novel device to measure nerve activity for treatment of sepsis and PTSD
A multi-campus research team has developed a novel device for non-invasively measuring cervical nerve activity in humans. The device, described
Morning physical activity is associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke
Morning physical activity is associated with the lowest risk of heart disease and stroke, according to a study in more
Discovery in Parkinson’s research: Lipids influence the formation of protein clumps
After Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s is the most common neurodegenerative disease in the world. More than six million people worldwide suffer from
