Cart is empty About 15% of patients with typhoid fever develop serious neurological complications, including delirium and seizures, that are collectively described as acute encephalopathy. Until now, however, scientists have not clearly understood the mechanisms behind these life-threatening neurological effects.
Researchers highlight disparities in ‘aging in place’
While health status is an important factor in whether a person is able to grow old in their home and community (age in place), researchers at McGill University have shed new light on the social factors that can also have an impact, both directly and through their impact on health over a lifetime.
Nitrous oxide recreational use is linked to brain damage and sudden death—but it’s still sold all over the U.S.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is warning Americans about the ever-increasing and potentially deadly recreational use of nitrous oxide products, particularly among young people.
New recommendations for regulating neurotechnology in Canada include protecting Indigenous rights
With Canada’s federal election behind us, we can now focus on a renewed commitment to our values and to economic growth. Both entail a commitment to the health and well-being of Canadians.
Science requires ethical oversight—without federal dollars, society’s health and safety are at risk
As the Trump administration continues to make significant cuts to NIH budgets and personnel and to freeze billions of dollars of funding to major research universities—citing ideological concerns—there’s more being threatened than just progress in science and medicine. Something valuable but often overlooked is also being hit hard: preventing research abuse.
Extended reality boccia shows positive rehabilitation effects among older adults
Boccia’s appeal and rising popularity comes from its showcase as a Paralympic sport that can be enjoyed by people of all ages and abilities. An Osaka Metropolitan University team has developed an extended reality version of the game as a rehabilitation program, showing how the game that requires accuracy and strategy can aid motor and cognitive skills.
Government responds to US ambassador.
GOVERNMENT has urged diplomats accredited to Zambia to adhere to established diplomatic protocols and communicate through formal channels, in line with international law. This follows last week’s announcement by United States Ambassador to Zambia, Michael Gonzales, that the US government had uncovered systemic theft of life-saving medicines including antiretroviral drugs (ARVs) intended for free distribution, […]
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Shifting cell types in glioblastoma shed light on recurrence and possible therapy targets
Two research articles published in Nature Genetics shed new light on the cellular complexity of glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer.
Spit science: Why saliva is a great way to detect disease
A few drops of saliva can now reveal what used to require a scalpel, a syringe or a scan.
Tips for supporting your child’s mental health
All children experience a range of feelings that can sometimes change quickly. It can be easy for adults to dismiss a child’s feelings as an overreaction or “not a big deal,” but adults have the opportunity to support children through all feelings.