Why snake pee may be key to treating kidney stones and gout
Scientists think snakes and lizards could help them find new ways to prevent painful kidney stones and gout in people. And it all owes to an evolutionary trick.
Nov 16, 2025
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Heterocyclic Compounds: News and Research on Xanthines
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Caffeine blocks adenosine, the same pathway used by fast-acting depression treatments
Perhaps the most intriguing implication of recent breakthrough research lies in an unexpected connection: the most rigorous mechanistic dissection of rapid antidepressant action identifies adenosine as the critical mediator, ...
Nov 11, 2025
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Study challenges advice to avoid coffee for those with atrial fibrillation
Drinking coffee can protect against atrial fibrillation (A-Fib), a common heart rhythm disorder that causes rapid, irregular heartbeat and can lead to stroke and heart failure.
Nov 9, 2025
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Microfluidic sensors enable real-time sweat analysis
Eccrine sweat is a water-like fluid secreted by eccrine sweat glands that comprises various kinds of biochemical components such as electrolytes, metabolites, organic molecules, and drugs. The quantitative measurement of ...
Nov 6, 2025
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The surprising ways Halloween treats can interact with your medications
As Halloween approaches, the air fills with excitement. Costumes are planned, pumpkins are carved, and the promise of sweet treats is everywhere. But while dipping into chocolates and colorful candies may seem harmless, some ...
Oct 30, 2025
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Do Halloween treats hype kids up? Here's how to make sure you (all) get a good night's sleep
Halloween has been growing in popularity in Australia over recent years, with more families embracing the fun of dressing up and trick-or-treating.
Oct 28, 2025
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Metabolomics, proteomics improve prediction of elevated blood pressure in teens
For adolescents, metabolomics and proteomics with known risk factors improve prediction of elevated blood pressure (EBP) after bariatric surgery, according to a study published online Oct. 20 in Hypertension.
Oct 24, 2025
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Caffeine pouches deliver a fast hit, and hidden risks
A new caffeine craze is brewing on social media—no kettle required. Caffeine pouches promise a fast, discreet hit of energy without the fuss of brewing coffee or cracking open an energy drink. But while they may look like ...
Oct 1, 2025
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Analysis of 'magic mushroom' edibles finds no psilocybin but many undisclosed active ingredients
"Magic mushroom" edibles sold at smoke shops and convenience stores are likely to contain no psilocybin but instead a range of undisclosed active ingredients, a study led by an Oregon State University College of Pharmacy ...
Sep 11, 2025
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Could cutting back on caffeine really give you more vivid dreams? Here's what the science says
Have you recently cut down on caffeine and feel like you're having the most vivid dreams of your life?
Sep 8, 2025
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