Cart is empty Parents who frequently exercise harsh discipline with young children are putting them at significantly greater risk of developing lasting mental health problems, new evidence shows.
Six things to know about multiple sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disorder of the nervous system that affects about 1 million people in the United States. It usually begins between the ages of 20 and 40 and is the most common disabling neurological disorder of young adults.
New drug delivery method harnesses clotting to target tumors
University of Wisconsin-Madison researchers have developed a new method for targeting tumors with cancer drugs by exploiting the clotting propensity of blood platelets.
Gun injuries in US surged during pandemic, CDC study shows
For every American killed by gunfire, an estimated two or more more survive, often with terrible injuries—a fact that public health experts say is crucial to understanding the full impact of guns on society.
Boosting the body’s anti-viral immune response may eliminate aging cells
Aging (senescent) cells, which stop dividing but don’t die, can accumulate in the body over the years and fuel chronic inflammation that contributes to conditions such as cancer and degenerative disorders.
Moderna to set up $500 mn mRNA vaccine facility in Kenya
US biotech company Moderna has finalized an agreement to set up a $500 million mRNA vaccine facility in Nairobi, Kenyan President William Ruto said Thursday.
Alcohol increases risk for gun-involved suicide among Americans, finds study
A CAMH-led study just published in the journal JAMA Network Open has found that the probability of using a gun as a means of suicide among Americans increases the more alcohol they drink.
Using bone marrow precursor cells instead of transplantation to regenerate bone
Bone is the second most commonly transplanted tissue after blood, with about two million bone transplants performed worldwide each year—but often with only moderate therapeutic success. Cell-based therapies could provide an alternative approach to transplantation.
Developing a robot that will help blind children chat with sighted friends
A new accessibility-focused robot under development will allow children of mixed visual abilities to have a balanced conversation where everyone participates equally.
Those who support Black Lives Matter tend to be less hesitant about vaccines, study finds
Efforts to encourage vaccination might do well to take advantage of the positive feelings and actions between different social groups, according to a study of attitudes toward vaccines among supporters of the Black Lives Matter movement.