The skin is the largest organ of the human body. Not only does it act as the first line of defense against external stressors such as environmental toxins, pathogens and pollutants, our skin can also reveal much about our ...
Sep 5, 2024
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A fentanyl vaccine developed by researchers at the University of Houston is expected to head to clinical trials sometime in the middle of next year, with the hope of being a groundbreaking solution to a deadly crisis.
Sep 2, 2024
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Women with opioid use disorder and who are also involved with the criminal legal system face unique challenges and stigmas that may keep them from seeking substance use treatment and harm reduction tools that could prevent ...
Aug 27, 2024
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Over recent months, a number of politicians have supported calls to ban social media for children under 16 in Australia. Currently, kids under 13 are not allowed to use social media.
Jul 29, 2024
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Health care has often taken a central role in political campaigns, and the 2024 presidential election is no different. But the debate around health care isn't just about policy. The issues at stake—such as health care coverage ...
Jul 16, 2024
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Plastics and the long-lasting chemicals they're made of are accumulating in our oceans, leaching into our farm fields and piling up in landfills. Plastic is floating in the air and falling from the sky. It's also turning ...
Jul 12, 2024
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Gut bacteria may be associated with differences in brain structure and clinical symptom severity in people with alcohol use disorder.
Jun 24, 2024
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Some say the next step in human evolution will be the integration of technology with flesh. Now, researchers have used virtual reality to test whether humans can feel embodiment—the sense that something is part of one's ...
Jun 6, 2024
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An international study, published in Nature Communications, may facilitate the creation of new personalized treatments for people diagnosed with schizophrenia. These are patients who suffer from various types of symptoms, ...
May 30, 2024
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A team of researchers from the University of Toronto has identified a gene in fruit flies that regulates the types of connections between flies within their "social network."
May 28, 2024
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