Modafinil is used to treat conditions such as narcolepsy. Reports have associated the drug with an increased risk of malformation…
Face Shields and Valved Masks Offer More Comfort but Less Protection
While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of…
Face Shields and Valved Masks Offer More Comfort but Less Protection
While any face covering is better than nothing, clear plastic shields and masks with exhale valves allow large plumes of…
Blood pressure-lowering is even more beneficial than previously thought
Blood pressure medication can prevent heart attacks and strokes – even in people with normal blood pressure.
Elderly people protected against respiratory infections by BCG vaccine
The BCG vaccine has a broad, stimulating effect on the immune system. BCG is frequently given to children, but a…
Venom from honeybees found to kill aggressive breast cancer cells
Honeybee venom induces cancer cell death in hard to treat triple-negative breast cancer with minimal effect on healthy cells, new…
RethiNKing which immune cells are the best weapon against lung cancer
Immune cells called ‘natural killer’ (NK) cells could be a powerful weapon for fighting lung cancer, according to researchers. Studying…
One quarter of prescription drugs in Canada may be in short supply
Research sheds new light on the factors behind drug shortages in Canada, a common problem across the country.
New electronic skin can react to pain like human skin
New pain-sensing prototype mimics the body’s near-instant feedback response and reacts to painful sensations with the same lighting speed that…
First treatment identified for fainting
Fainting affects one in two people during their lifetime. Those with recurrent episodes are often afraid to socialize or go…