Wearable devices track real-time health effects of pollution and heat
As climate change drives more frequent extreme heat and worsening air pollution, researchers are seeking better ways to understand how…
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Study challenges assumptions about testosterone’s role in brain cancer
Scientists have long suspected that androgens, male sex hormones like testosterone, may help tumors grow because the hormones can suppress…
A brain-based approach may improve smoking cessation treatment success
For many people who smoke, quitting is not just a matter of willpower. It is a tug-of-war in the brain…
New brain findings open pathways for understanding behavioral and neurological disorders
When danger lurks, instinct keeps us safe. It compels us to run from a burning building or wrestle a knife-wielding…
Immigrant workers face barriers translating skills into meaningful employment
From seasonal farmhands to health care workers to high-level software analysts, immigrant workers play a significant role in companies and industries across Canada and around the globe. But immigrants also face a…
Is hantavirus the next global threat? Fact-checking the outbreak with experts
Share on PinterestThis aerial view shows health personnel assisting patients onto a boat from the cruise ship MV Hondius, while…
Psilocybin may reshape brain activity and support mental health, study finds
Share on PinterestCan just one dose of psilocybin help support mental health? A new study investigates. Design by MNT; Photography…
Increasing daily steps may boost recovery after surgery
Share on PinterestCould wearable devices and step counts serve as practical tools for postoperative care? Image credit: Alexander Spatari/Getty Images…
Treatment-resistant IBD may benefit from new combo antibody therapy
Share on PinterestA new study indicates that a combo therapy approach may be better for treating Crohn’s and ulcerative colitis.…
AHA identifies 10 key factors to lower dementia and stroke risk
Share on PinterestMany factors affect brain health, but it’s never too late to improve it, a new AHA statement argues.…