In Texas, where I live, marijuana has long been illegal. Yet on a busy street in my Houston neighborhood, at least five stores within a half-mile of each other sell cannabis products that promise a strong high.
Steps to halt the spread of bird flu and ‘prevent a human epidemic’
As bird flu continues to circulate among wild birds and domestic livestock, public health officials are increasingly concerned about the potential for the virus to become transmissible among humans and potentially cause an epidemic.
Photon counting detectors promise fast color X-ray images
New technology developed by researchers at the University of Houston could revolutionize medical imaging and lead to faster, more precise and more cost-effective alternatives to traditional diagnostic methods.
Studies of Parkinson’s disease have long overlooked Pacific populations—meta-analysis shows why that must change
A form of Parkinson’s disease caused by mutations in a gene known as PINK1 has long been labeled rare. But our research shows it’s anything but—at least for some populations.
New statement urges shift in migraine treatment goals
Migraine is much more than just a headache. It is a debilitating disease that can drastically impact the lives of those affected, limiting their ability to work, study, travel, spend time with family, and enjoy everyday moments. The constant fear of the next attack, the pain that forces individuals to forgo commitments and plans, and the frustration of feeling trapped in a condition invisible to others are all too familiar to those living with migraine.
New model predicts infant drug exposure from breastfeeding mothers
A new mathematical model developed at the University of Waterloo can determine a baby’s overall drug exposure when their mother is taking medication. This is the first study to include drug transfer from the umbilical cord and through breastfeeding in determining the baby’s total drug levels.
What’s the difference between medical abortion and surgical abortion?
In Australia, around 1 in 4 people who are able to get pregnant will have a medical or surgical abortion in their lifetime.
1 in 10 older South Asian immigrants in Canada have hypothyroidism
A new study published in Archives of Gerontology and Geriatrics Plus found that 10% of South Asian immigrants aged 45 and older in Canada had hypothyroidism. After adjustment for a wide range of sociodemographic characteristics and health behaviors, those who had immigrated from South Asia had 77% higher odds of hypothyroidism than those born in Canada.
Increase in mortality associated with menthol cigarette use
Menthol cigarettes are associated with increased mortality risk, according to a study published online Feb. 13 in Tobacco Control.
Harnessing nature’s power: Cytotoxic agents expose cancer cells to ferroptosis
One particular challenge in the treatment of cancer is therapy resistance. An international research team has now discovered a mechanism that opens up new treatment strategies for tumors in which conventional chemotherapeutic agents have reached their limits.