Combination therapy improves cognition in Alzheimer’s models
In recent years, research into cannabis and its main psychoactive ingredient, Δ⁹-tetrahydrocannabinol (THC), has unearthed medical benefits including…
Color vision deficiency is linked to worse survival in bladder cancer
A large electronic health record study suggests that difficulty recognizing painless blood in urine may delay diagnosis and…
UH psychologist provides guidance to improve mental health of sexual violence victims
A psychologist at the University of Houston is providing guidance to improve the mental health of victims of sexual…
Multi-fluid microRNA signals as markers of endometriosis
By analyzing microRNAs in blood, saliva, and vaginal mucus, researchers uncover fluid-specific molecular patterns that could inform future…
Urate-lowering gout treatment can reduce the risk of heart attack and stroke
A groundbreaking new study, led by experts at the University of Nottingham, has found that medicines used to…
Blend of reishi and four other mushrooms could reduce anxiety, says 12-week RCT
There were also significant reductions in physical fatigue. The mix, commercially available under the name Restake, consists of…
Pharmacy error found by HDC: Endometriosis patient given antidepressant, left seriously ill
Deputy Health and Disability Commissioner Dr Vanessa Caldwell found the dispensing error was a ‘significant incident’ because of…
Plasma protein profiling can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms
A simple blood test can help detect cancer in patients with non-specific symptoms such as fatigue, pain or…
AI is Sparking Optimism in Rare-Disease Research
The first nine days of Jorie Kraus’s life followed a pattern: problem, solution. Problem, solution. Problem: Jorie was…
Chronic back pain predicts poor sleep in older men
A large U.S. study following older men for six years reveals that back pain quietly undermines sleep health…
Tougher MHRA Addiction Warnings for Z-Drugs
The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has strengthened warnings about the risks of dependence, addiction, withdrawal, and tolerance…
I was addicted to painkillers. Using medicinal cannabis has been a ‘game-changer’
The drug worked to manage his pain for a few years, but Fleming says he then developed an…