Is our nose to blame for junk food cravings after bad sleep?
People who are sleep deprived tend to reach for doughnuts, fries and pizza – but why do we do this?
A new Northwestern Medicine study,...
Australian Government invests $3m for medical cannabis research
The Australian Government is investing AUD $3m (~€1.65m) from the Medical Research Future Fund (MRFF) into medical cannabis research.
The research is intended to examine...
People using opioids for long-term pain urged to join study to improve care
Researchers have launched an innovative study to improve care for patients who manage long-term pain using opioids.
The study at Keele University forms part of...
Drug candidate identified to starve and suffocate breast cancer stem cells
Scientists have identified a new drug candidate that is able starve and suffocate cancer stem cells, paving the way for new therapies to treat...
Dog ownership linked to longevity in stroke and heart attack survivors
Dog ownership may be associated with longer life and better cardiovascular outcomes, especially for heart attack and stroke survivors who live alone.
These are the...
Scientists discover new antibiotic in tropical Mexican forest
An antibiotic produced by a soil bacterium has been discovered in a Mexican tropical forest that may help lead to a "plant probiotic," more...
Electrical stimulation can be effective for spinal fusion
Researchers have found that electrical stimulation can cause significant improvement in the rates of bone fusion.
The team, from The Johns Hopkins University School of...
Urban gardens can help curb food insecurity and health problems
Food deserts are an increasingly recognised problem in the United States and a new study indicates urban and home gardens - combined with nutrition...
European portfolio launched to improve patient access to medical cannabis
LYPHE GROUP launches today, bringing together a portfolio of leading companies in the medical cannabis industry to transform access to cannabis-based medical products for...
Study shows fish eaten in early childhood can reduce risk of disease
A new study suggests that children should be introduced to fish or cod liver oil early in life, from when they are about a...
A drop in income may hurt the brain as well as the wallet
A new study has shown that young adults who experience annual income drops of 25% or more may be more at risk of having...
Legalisation of medical and other cannabis has little effect on crime
A new study funded by a grant from the National Institute of Justice sought to determine the effect of the change in legal status...
Novel compound can interrupt malaria parasite’s lifecycle
Scientists have proven that a novel compound inhibits key enzymes to interrupt the malaria parasite's lifecycle in human organisms and prevents transmission to vector...
Cannabis study reveals how CBD offsets the side-effects of THC
Researchers have shown for the first time the molecular mechanisms at work that cause CBD, to block the psychiatric side-effects caused THC.
Researchers at Western...
Eating mushrooms could lower risk of prostate cancer
Results from the first long-term cohort study suggests an association between eating mushrooms and a lower risk of prostate cancer.
The study on the consumption...
One in five cardiac rehab patients are depressed, anxious, or stressed
Patients with depression, anxiety or stress are more likely to drop out of cardiac rehabilitation.
The findings come from a study published on World Mental Health...
Nobel Prize research opens up new anaemia and cancer treatment
This year's Nobel Prize research winners have paved the way for promising new strategies for fighting anaemia, cancer treatment and other diseases.
Nobel Prize in...
Big win for vapour industry: can now appeal following THC admission
Smoke-Free Alternatives Trade Association and Coalition of Vapor Businesses and State Associations have been granted motion to intervene in American Association of Paediatrics v...
VIDEO: researchers offer rare glimpse into viruses assembling
For the first time, researchers have captured images of the formation of individual viruses, offering a real-time view into the kinetics of viral assembly.
The...
Major grant will support early diagnosis of Parkinson’s via skin testing
A group of experts have received a five-year, $3.6m (~€3.28) grant from the National Institutes of Health for diagnosing Parkinson's disease (PD) via an...