Researchers at The Hospital for Sick Children (SickKids) have uncovered that stress changes how our brain encodes and retrieves aversive
Month: November 2024
Stress makes mice’s memories less specific
Stress is a double-edged sword when it comes to memory: stressful or otherwise emotional events are usually more memorable, but
How next-day responsibilities influence cannabis use
People who use cannabis at least once a month may consume the drug before low-stakes activities, but what if they
Egyptians drank hallucinogenic cocktails in ancient rituals, study confirms
A University of South Florida professor found the first-ever physical evidence of hallucinogens in an Egyptian mug, validating written records
Sitting too long can harm heart health, even for active people
More time spent sitting, reclining or lying down during the day may increase the risk of cardiovascular disease (CVD) and
Rainforest protection reduces the number of respiratory diseases
Rainforest protection is not only good for biodiversity and the climate — it also noticeably improves the health of humans
New study shows how salmonella tricks gut defenses to cause infection
A new UC Davis Health study has uncovered how Salmonella bacteria, a major cause of food poisoning, can invade the
Children exposed to antiseizure meds during pregnancy face neurodevelopmental risks, study finds
Children born to mothers who take antiseizure medications to manage seizures and psychiatric conditions during pregnancy may face increased risks
Zinc deficiency promotes Acinetobacter lung infection, study finds
Dietary zinc deficiency promotes lung infection by Acinetobacter baumannii bacteria — a leading cause of ventilator-associated pneumonia, according to a
Scientists transform blood into regenerative materials, paving the way for personalized, blood-based, 3D-printed implants
Scientists have created a new ‘biocooperative’ material based on blood, which has shown to successfully repair bones, paving the way
