A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom

by C. Michael White,The ConversationCredit: Anh Nguyen from PexelsThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of aSoutheast Asian tree, is used bynearly 2 million people&nbs

Updated on: March 26,2024

A pharmacologist explains the controversy and addictive potential of the herbal substance kratom

by C. Michael White,The ConversationCredit: Anh Nguyen from PexelsThe herbal substance kratom, derived from the leaves of aSoutheast Asian tree, is used bynearly 2 million people&nbs

Updated on:March 26,2024

Caffeine consumption: Some sources may surprise you

by Brian Burroughs,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou probably know that tea and coffee contain caffeine, but did you know it also can be found in other drinks, food and some medica

Updated on: March 16,2024

Caffeine consumption: Some sources may surprise you

by Brian Burroughs,Mayo ClinicCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainYou probably know that tea and coffee contain caffeine, but did you know it also can be found in other drinks, food and some medica

Updated on:March 16,2024

Bushfire smoke affects children differently. Here's how to protect them

by Dwan Vilcins, Nicholas Osborne and Paul D. Robinson,The ConversationCredit: Vladyslav Dukhin from PexelsBushfires are currently burning in Australian states includingVictoria,Tasm

Updated on: March 18,2024

Bushfire smoke affects children differently. Here's how to protect them

by Dwan Vilcins, Nicholas Osborne and Paul D. Robinson,The ConversationCredit: Vladyslav Dukhin from PexelsBushfires are currently burning in Australian states includingVictoria,Tasm

Updated on:March 18,2024

Heart disease doesn't have to keep you from donating blood

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs blood centers and hospitals face critically low levels of blood supplies, many people with heart disease may wonder i

Updated on: March 19,2024

Heart disease doesn't have to keep you from donating blood

by Joyce Tsai,American Heart AssociationCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainAs blood centers and hospitals face critically low levels of blood supplies, many people with heart disease may wonder i

Updated on:March 19,2024

Revolutionizing Respiratory Care: The Breakthrough RSV Vaccines

Updated on: October 01,2024

Revolutionizing Respiratory Care: The Breakthrough RSV Vaccines

Updated on:October 01,2024

Why a diabetes drug fell short of anticancer hopes

Updated on: October 14,2024

Why a diabetes drug fell short of anticancer hopes

Updated on:October 14,2024

Scientists discover neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still,

Updated on: March 16,2024

Scientists discover neurons help flush waste out of brain during sleep

by Washington University School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainThere lies a paradox in sleep. Its apparent tranquility juxtaposes with the brain's bustling activity. The night is still,

Updated on:March 16,2024

Same-level workplace falls set to rise amid surge in older female workforce numbers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSame-level falls in the workplace are set to rise amid rapid growth in the numbers of older female employees in the workforce, suggests

Updated on: March 18,2024

Same-level workplace falls set to rise amid surge in older female workforce numbers

by British Medical JournalCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainSame-level falls in the workplace are set to rise amid rapid growth in the numbers of older female employees in the workforce, suggests

Updated on:March 18,2024

Researchers find that pre-existing mental health diagnoses may prolong time to recovery from concussion

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that

Updated on: March 19,2024

Researchers find that pre-existing mental health diagnoses may prolong time to recovery from concussion

by Children's Hospital of PhiladelphiaCredit: Unsplash/CC0 Public DomainResearchers from the Minds Matter Concussion Program at Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have found that

Updated on:March 19,2024

Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger: How can parents keep children safe?

by Marika Guggisberg,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environm

Updated on: March 23,2024

Virtual reality grooming is an increasing danger: How can parents keep children safe?

by Marika Guggisberg,The ConversationCredit: Pixabay/CC0 Public DomainVirtual reality (VR) headsets are increasingly popular among adults and children. They are part of extended reality environm

Updated on:March 23,2024

Avoiding 'wine teeth' at those holiday parties

by Robin Foster,Rutgers UniversityThe holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth?"When you d

Updated on: March 27,2024

Avoiding 'wine teeth' at those holiday parties

by Robin Foster,Rutgers UniversityThe holidays are all about parties, and parties are all about drinking wine. But if you're a red wine lover, how do you avoid stained teeth?"When you d

Updated on:March 27,2024

Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, acco

Updated on: March 26,2024

Study: Pregnant women should avoid ultraprocessed, fast foods

by University of Washington School of MedicineCredit: CC0 Public DomainIf you're pregnant, you may want to think twice before making a hamburger run or reaching for a prepackaged pastry, acco

Updated on:March 26,2024