Category: 4. Health

Research into hormones that regulate appetite is seen leading the race for the Nobel Prize in Medicine, to be awarded Monday—the first in this year’s Nobel season.

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“Today’s yogurts are typically made with just…

New research reveals that inflammatory responses may play a role in different types of fatigue experienced by many people with cancer. The findings are published in Cancer.

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International Plasma Awareness Week (IPAW) takes place globally from October 6–10. The week encourages communities around the world to recognize the vital role of plasma in creating lifesaving…

Traumatic brain injuries (TBI) in older adults are associated with new cases of dementia, use of home care services, and admission to long-term care, according to new research published in the Canadian Medical Association Journal.

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Results from a randomized clinical trial published in Pediatrics show that pediatricians who received targeted educational and clinical decision-support tools were significantly more likely to advise parents to introduce peanut-containing foods early—an approach recommended by national prevention guidelines but often underused in practice.

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• In a review of 246 deceased drivers, 41.9% tested positive for active THC in their blood, with an average level of 30.7 ng/mL — far exceeding most state impairment limits.
• The high rate of THC positivity remained consistent over six years and was unaffected by the state’s legalization of recreational cannabis during the study period.
• Messaging around the dangers of smoking cannabis and driving needs to be stronger, authors argue.

New study findings show that over 40% of drivers who…

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Telepathy, the notion of humans transmitting thoughts directly from one mind to another, has been studied for over 150 years. Despite extensive research and experimentation, and the assertion from paranormal and new age beliefs, no scientific evidence currently exists to…

At a news conference this week, President Trump touted…