Cart is empty Red 3—also called FD&C Red No. 3, erythrosine or E127—has been widely used in food, cosmetics and pharmaceuticals since its FDA approval in 1969. You’ve likely encountered Red 3 before. It’s a common additive to many candies, beverages, baked goods, cereals, maraschino cherries and gelatin desserts, as well as certain medications, syrups and cosmetics.
Smoking cannabis in the home can increase odds of detectable levels in children
Researchers at University of California San Diego analyzed cannabis smoking practices in San Diego County to assess whether in-home smoking was associated with cannabis detection in children. The study, published on Jan. 23, 2025 in the journal JAMA Network Open, found that in-home cannabis smoking increased the odds of child exposure to cannabis smoke.
Immunotherapy that combines hormone and topical treatment offers new hope for melanoma and breast cancer
A research team at the Medical University of Vienna led by Maria Sibilia has investigated a new combination therapy against cancer. This therapy employs systemic administration of the tissue hormone interferon-I combined with local application of Imiquimod. This combination showed promising results in topically accessible tumors like melanoma and breast cancer models.
Q&A: What can you do to lower your dementia risk?
Studies predicting growing cases of dementia have been in the news lately.
Anti-clotting drug significantly reduces bleeding events in patients with atrial fibrillation, clinical trial shows
Patients with atrial fibrillation are typically prescribed an anticoagulant, or blood thinner, to reduce the risk of stroke, but many may discontinue them or never receive a prescription due to concerns of increased risk of bleeding complications.
SGLT-2 drug plus moderate calorie restriction achieves higher diabetes remission, clinical trial finds
Adults with overweight or obesity and type 2 diabetes who are given the sodium glucose cotransporter 2 (SGLT-2) inhibitor drug dapagliflozin alongside moderate calorie restriction achieve much higher rates of remission compared with calorie restriction alone, finds a trial published by The BMJ.
Brad Pitt online romance fraud shows how victims are influenced by complex psychological factors
The story of an extraordinary romance fraud is making global headlines as its victim is mocked around the world for her naïveté.
You can train your nose—and four other surprising facts about your sense of smell
Would you give up your sense of smell to keep your hair? What about your phone?
Unlocking new insights into hereditary ovarian cancer risk
Researchers at Peter Mac have uncovered potential new heredity genes that might be responsible for causing one of the most prevalent and deadliest forms of ovarian cancer. Their work is published in the journal npj Genomic Medicine.
What is PNF stretching, and will it improve my flexibility?
Whether improving your flexibility was one of your new year’s resolutions, or you’ve been inspired watching certain tennis stars warming up at the Australian Open, maybe 2025 has you keen to focus on regular stretching.