A recent study investigates how the keto diet affects male and female mice. The researchers find that in females, the
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Parasitic worms cause cancer — and could help cure it
Billions worldwide are infected with tropical worms. Unsurprisingly, most of these people live in poor countries, kept poor by the
Genetic variants may influence poststroke recovery
Our genes may have a bearing not only on our stroke risk, but probably also on how well we recover
New heart valve aimed at high-risk patients
Researchers at UBC have created the first-ever nanocomposite biomaterial heart-valve developed to reduce or eliminate complications related to heart transplants.
Mothers of fussy babies at higher risk of depressive symptoms
It’s no secret that fussy newborns can be especially challenging for parents already facing physical and mental exhaustion from caring
Pork Essentially Free of Veterinary Drug Residues
In a basic survey of more than a thousand pork kidney samples, almost no veterinary drug residues were found and
Household dust could fuel the growth of fat cells
Is there a link between the dust in our homes and the accelerated growth of fat cells in our bodies?
Study questions value of genetic risk scores
What’s known as the genome-wide polygenic score, or GPS, combines information from many thousands of genetic markers, each with only
Effective fear of heights treatment without a therapist using virtual reality, study suggests
A fully self-guided treatment using virtual reality (VR) is effective in reducing fear of heights. A team of researchers from
Surge in cannabis use among youth preceded legalization in Canada
National discussions on cannabis legalization, along with increased access to medical marijuana, may have encouraged more high school students to
