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Cannabis reduces depression and suicidal thoughts in PTSD patients

A survey of more than 24,000 Canadians found that for those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), medicating with cannabis reduced the likelihood of experiencing severe depression and suicidal thoughts. As of 2018, cannabis is legal both recreationally and medically in Canada. This has made the drug more readily available to the general population, but […]

Sanitizing homes gets rids of bacteria but makes room for fungi

Urban homes are artificial environments that foster fungi development.

We learn best when we fail around 15% of the time

We like it easy... but not too easy.

THC and CBD during early pregnancy might cause alcohol-like fetal defects

The research suggests that there is no safe period to consume marijuana during pregnancy.

China approves world's first Alzheimer's drug in 20 years

The research began in 1997 thanks to a unique sugas in seaweed

Sugar worsens high-fat diets through one-two punch

A study on mice found that having sugary drinks can affect your body in more than one way: in addition to having a lot of sugar, they also disrupt the liver’s ability to burn fat. Traditionally, fat was primarily blamed for weight gain. It seems to make a lot of sense, right — fat makes […]

Cold, humid weather really does make the pain worse, study shows

My joints always hurt when it rains.

A sleepless night can trigger a 30% rise in anxiety

Luckily deep sleep is the best medicine.

Running, even just a little, can reduce your risk of death

Any amount of running is linked to a significantly lower risk of death from any cause, the paper found.

For the Nth time - measles is bad. Here's why...

With the global trend of vaccine hesitancy, skeptical parents are refusing to get their children vaccinated due to false concerns about their safety.

One small-brained Kenyan bird creates complex societies, and it can teach us about our own

"It's obviously not just about being smart," the authors say.

Why are minerals important for human health

Essential and trace minerals are crucial for our health. But is a balanced diet enough to cover the recommended intake?

New strategy discovered to combat Huntington's disease

A new procedure could remove mutant proteins that kill neurons

Spider-inspired double-sided tape could leave stitches in the past

Researchers took inspiration on spiders for this new solution

New genetic research effort aims to make watermelons tastier, more resilient

I'd bite.

US voters support sexual education -- regardless of their political beliefs

Democrats and Republicans disagree on many problems -- but they agree that more sexual education needs to be taught in school, a new survey reports.

Vampire bats make friends in captivity -- and keep them after release

A new study looking into social bonding dynamics for vampire bats reports that friendships they make in captivity are likely to continue after the animals are released back into the wild. While primates are the most iconic group of animals when it comes to social dynamics and friendships, the new study suggests that vampire bats […]

Your brain only needs 0.1 to 0.3 seconds to recognize a familiar song

This could lead to new treatments for certain mental illnesses.

Teen girls on birth-control pills show more symptoms of depression

The pill might trigger hormonal changes in developing teens that may make them more prone to depression.

Why do we do the things we do? A new study says it comes down to four factors

A new study reports that there are four broad categories for the motivations that drive human behavior: prominence, inclusiveness, negativity prevention, and tradition. What do people want? That’s a question psychologists have been trying to answer for a long time now, albeit with little agreement on the results so far. In an attempt to put […]

Why is it so hard to stop people dying from snakebite?

Around the world, thousands of people die every year from snakebite – and there’s not enough antivenom to go round. But even if we had the antivenom we needed, would people use it?

Immune system could be altered for years after a wildfire

Tiny particles penetrate into the lungs and the bloodstream

Potentially fatal tick-borne brain disease found in the UK for first time

Experts described the risk of infection as "very low," but called on members of the public to be aware of ticks.

Sunlight might affect gut microbiome diversity

Vitamin D might mediate the link between sunlight and healthy bacterial diversity in the gut.

Smallest-yet image sensor for medical use wins Guinness World Record

It's the size of a grain of sand.

The healthiest food may also be the most sustainable one

A wider use of healthier diets could reduce the environmental impacts of agriculture

More effective tuberculosis vaccine passes early trials in Africa

It's a very promising development.

We eat more with friends and family than when we're alone -- here's why

Meal sizes were between 29% and 48% larger compared to when eating alone.

Your hairs hide secrets -- some subsets of schizophrenia can be detected by biomarkers in our hair

They told me my new haircut was crazy but I never expected this!

How a simple trick could inoculate adolescents against junk food advertising

A basic intervention could encourage kids to eat healthier food.

AI enables mind-controlled handwriting in paralyzed person

A neural network interprets the thoughts of paralyzed patients who image using a pen to form letters and words.

Probiotics are rarely actually useful -- and they might sometimes be bad for you

Choose wisely.

Blind people don't suffer from schizophrenia -- and the reason could help us find a treatment

A most surprising connection.

E. coli superbugs linked to poor hygiene and not contaminated food

E. coli may cause food poisoning, urinary tract infections, or intestinal infections.

Rats trained to drive makeshift cars seem to find it relaxing

Unlike most of us, rats seem to find driving relaxing. A team of U.S. scientists reports training a group of rats to drive tiny vehicles around in exchange for treats (Froot Loops cereal). The team found hormonal cues suggesting that the animals found driving around to be relaxing, maybe even fun and enjoyable. The findings […]

Polio Type 3 eradicated globally

A major milestone in the global effort to eradicate all poliovirus strains.

New flame retardants are as toxic as the ones they intended to replace

They can lead to serious health harms in kids and adults

Bacteria's social lives influence how they develop drug resistance

Judging by the findings, I should be completely drug-resistant forever.

American millennials are embracing plant-based 'meat'

Rising concern about climate change has spurred a flurry of Silicon Valley biotech startups focused on plant-based alternative meats.

We’re one step closer to fully-functioning artificial blood vessels

Mice first, then humans.

A vaccine against Ebola gets European green light

“This is an important step towards relieving the burden of this deadly disease."

How one thumb injury led to one man getting drunk from eating carbs

Bottoms... up?

Gut bacteria resistance to antibiotics doubles in the last 20 years

Bacteria that cause ulcers and gastric cancer are becoming increasingly resistant to our antibiotics.

Mashed potatoes are an ideal fuel for exercising, new study reports

Silly me, I thought they were the ideal fuel period.

Artificial embryo without sperm or egg forms live fetus

The embryos successfully grew fetal structures in female mice uteruses.

Molecules in mucus subdue microbes to make them harmless

Mucus contains sugars that can interfere with bacteria’s communication and behavior, a new study found.

Sweet tooth: two-thirds of drinks sold to children are sweetened

None of the 34 top-selling sweetened children's drinks met expert health recommendations.

Food chains with voluntary labeling offer healthier foods, study suggests

Mandatory labeling could encourage supermarkets and restaurants to offer healthier, more nutritional foods.

Sleep deprivation crankiness linked to white matter compactness

Some people's moods are more resilient to sleep deprivation thanks to the way white matter is arranged in the brain.

New model predicts where Ebola might strike next -- and climate change is an issue

Climate change and poverty can increase the risk of an outbreak, researchers warn.

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