Despite Canada’s commitment to universal health care, one in 20 Canadians cannot afford their prescribed medications, with people from Alberta, New Brunswick and British Columbia being the most likely to say they’re missing doses due to costs.
Halting the march of ‘zombie cells’: Platform paves the way for new treatments against age-related diseases
Halting the relentless march of so-called ‘zombie cells’ that drive aging and age-related diseases could be a step closer following a University of Dundee breakthrough.
What is hyaluronic acid—and is it OK for kids and teens to use this common skincare ingredient?
Earlier this month, Kmart pulled a “hyaluronic acid cleansing balm” from its shelves, after a teen who used the skincare product was hospitalized, reporting eye pain and blurred vision. It’s unclear what ingredient caused this reaction.
Opioid testing data unavailable in half of US injury death investigations, study reveals
Opioid testing information was unavailable in half of injury death investigations in the U.S. and in 1 in 10 unintentional overdose death investigations conducted in 2021, according to a recent Northwestern Medicine study published in JAMA.
Scientists map brain network linked to generalized seizures, paving way for new brain stimulation therapies
Generalized epilepsy has traditionally been considered a seizure of the “‘whole brain.'” However, new research has challenged this longstanding idea, since carefully targeting specific brain areas through deep brain stimulation (DBS) can help reduce generalized seizures.
Deciphering the sequence of neuronal firing: New study challenges prevailing theory in neuroscience
If you are shown four images in quick succession and have to remember the order of these images in order to recognize them afterward—how does the brain then retain the order in memory? A plausible answer would be that the neurons in the brain fire one after the other, just as the images were seen. This has also been a prevailing theory in neuroscience.
Digital tool gives kids with ADHD real-time feedback on their brains
After teachers explain an assignment, children with attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder might struggle to turn those instructions into action. It’s one of several pathways by which ADHD can impair a young student’s academic performance.
COVID-19 brought about a large rise in blood circulation disorder cases, study suggests
The number of patients diagnosed with a chronic and oftentimes debilitating blood circulation disorder has risen sharply in the wake of COVID-19, according to new research from the University of Toledo.
Pooled prime editing: Mass screening of genetic variants can clarify disease risk
Researchers at the Francis Crick Institute have demonstrated that a genetic method called “pooled prime editing” can screen hundreds of variants in a gene at once and identify which variants affect the gene’s function.
Why sniffles and sneezes should make you think about heart health this allergy season
Most people probably would not connect seasonal allergies with their hearts. Itchy, watery eyes and stuffy noses, sure—but not cardiovascular issues.