Getting behind the wheel after cannabis use is on the rise in the US, and THC, not alcohol, is now
Category: Health
Bill to Fight U.S. Opioid Crisis Signed Into Law
A bipartisan bill meant to combat the United States’ opioid abuse epidemic was signed into law Wednesday by President Donald
Novel insights into the heart health benefits of cocoa flavanols and procyanidins
A new study published this week in the American Journal of Clinical Nutrition (AJCN) adds to the body of data
Climate change a threat to even the most tolerant oysters
Climate change-associated severe weather events may cause flooding that threatens the survival of the Olympia oyster, new research suggests. The
Cigarette pictorial warning labels most effective when including body parts, testimonials
At least 120 countries around the world require pictorial warning labels on cigarette packages–for example, gangrene feet or a dead
Gene Therapy for Parkinson’s Symptoms Shows Promise
A new gene therapy might help improve motor symptoms in people with Parkinson’s disease who aren’t responding to other therapies,
Price of Cholesterol Drug Repatha Cut by 60 Percent
The price of the cholesterol drug Repatha has been cut by 60 percent, from about $14,000 to $5,850 per year,
Humans help robots learn tasks
In the basement of the Gates Computer Science Building at Stanford University, a screen attached to a red robotic arm
Brainwave activity reveals potential biomarker for autism in children
Autism spectrum disorder (ASD) is a neurodevelopmental disorder that can impair communication ability, socialization, and verbal and motor skills. It
Mouse study suggests vaccine strategy for immunocompromised patients
A study led by Som Nanjappa at the University of Illinois College of Veterinary Medicine identifies a cellular target that
