Breastmilk from cannabis users showed differences, but cannabis may not be the whole story
With just two human studies directly examining how cannabis use relates to breast milk nutrients and immune components,…
Doctor Donald McLeod retiring after 47 years in Merritt
Hundreds of residents are being notified that they will soon need a new family doctor in the City…
New brain wave theory explains cognition and consciousness
A new theory, published in The Journal of Neuroscience by three scientists in The Picower Institute for Learning and Memory…
A 30-year study found a surprising link between alcohol, survival and heart attack risk
Three decades of follow-up suggest that alcohol and beverage type may relate differently to longevity and heart attack…
One cognitive ability stood out in a study of Western diets and Alzheimer’s risk genes
Long-term Australian data suggest Western eating patterns may be linked to faster attention decline in genetically susceptible older…
New study explains why some people are more sensitive to low-frequency noise
Some people are more sensitive to low-frequency noise, such as from ventilation systems, heat pumps, wind turbines and…
Study reveals unexpected movement of drug-delivery swimming robots
One day, tiny swimming robots may travel through the human body to deliver drugs. The medication would target…
Infrasound Can Subtly Raise Stress and Discomfort, New Study Finds
New research suggests that infrasound — very low-frequency sound below 20 Hz — can increase cortisol levels and…
Wireless ureteral stent sleeve enables early detection of hydronephrosis
Ureteral stents are widely used to relieve obstruction and protect kidney function, but they can also become blocked,…
Home cooking may help prevent dementia in seniors
Preparing a home cooked meal at least once a week may cut older people’s risk of dementia by…
Transposable elements cause majority of lethal mutations in fruit flies
Most lethal mutations in wild fruit flies are driven by newly transferred jumping genes, not small DNA errors,…
Berries, apples, and citrus linked to greater happiness and optimism
A decade-long analysis of over 40,000 women reveals that diets rich in flavonoid-packed foods like berries, apples, and…