Health and Medicine
Scientists could someday treat disease by inhibiting the growth of harmful gut microbes
Researchers say an inexpensive ‘electronic nose’ diagnosed breast cancer with 95% accuracy and may be used for other cancers in the future
I fear another idiocy will occur after cannabis is legal in Canada. I will still have to attend a clinic to obtain medical cannabis. But I will be able to buy recreational cannabis at any legal outlet
Turmoil in generics brings opportunity for fine chemicals firms
Parkinson's disease medication could be delivered directly to the brain by exploiting the rabies virus
There are two kinds of marijuana. The THC type creates a “high”. The other, CBD, is associated with pain control
Marijuana as “medicine” can and should be separated from marijuana the party drug, which means you can’t seriously argue that a blunt of weed is medicine in any legitimate sense
Scientists have successfully synthesized a deadly toxin from death-cap mushrooms that could fight cancer
Israelis discover proteins that promote dopamine secretion in study that has potential applications for Parkinson’s disease cell-replacement therapy.
Tested so far on mice, Dr. Eitan Okun’s vaccine targets amyloid beta protein, which clusters in the brains of people affected by the deadly disease
Singapore: "Death for Drug Dealers"
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The best advice is to keep moving, but stress that moderation in most aspects of life usually wins the day.
Photoswitchable drugs could light the way to more targeted treatments
Delivering stimulants of cell growth and connectivity directly to damaged ear cells could aid in restoring hearing
ISRAEL21c talks with startups devising wearables to measure heart rhythm while you go about your daily routine
So whether you’re in the air, at sea, or on the ground, facing a medical emergency always increases the adrenaline
Check-Cap of Israel recently received the CE Mark for its ingestible x-ray capsule for preparation-free colorectal cancer screening
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The new technology developed by Israeli researchers uses longwave light to release drugs in a highly targeted, non-invasive method
Soapy’s off-grid, sun-powered hygiene stations use water pulled from the air and a smart dispensing system for an exact dose of soap and water 24/7
Type 2 diabetes is the classic example of The Gifford-Jones Law that says one medical problem leads to another and another.
Federal government has overreached in cracking down on the opioid overdose epidemic. In order to cut off the supply of prescription drugs falling into the wrong hands, new regulations have crippled the ability of our doctors
Exposure to endocrine-disrupting chemicals can cause health effects, such as reduced fertility and increased incidences of obesity and diabetes
For years doctors and nutritionists have known the Mediterranean Diet is a “Five Star” one. But no one knew why this diet had such remarkable benefits
New microchips could aid in the diagnosis and treatment of digestive conditions
The Epic Failure of Nursing Homes Tending to Those Who Can No Longer Look After Themselves,
Better health care in resource-limited countries could be possible with aid of metal-organic frameworks
Polyphenols, commonly found in red wine, could be good for oral health.
But being short on sleep is the cause of more than traffic accidents and death. Professor Walker also shows evidence it’s related to heart attack, obesity, diabetes, cancer and dementia.
Vaccines against addictive drugs push forward despite past failures