Despite the few studies that exist on the antiviral activity of cannabinoids, some research has been conducted that demonstrates their high anti-inflammatory and immunosuppressive power [ 2 10 ]. Thus

This is an excerpt from Second Opinion, an analysis of health and medical science news emailed to subscribers weekly. If you haven't subscribed, you can do that by clicking here . For close to three

Heterosexual women prefer men who are taller and have broader shoulders, and consider them more masculine and better in fighting ability, according to new research published in Archives of Sexual Beha

A new study published in the journal Meat Science has found that feeding goats hempseed cake instead of soy results in significant improvements in the overall quality of the goat’s meat. For the stud

Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT) could help prevent Alzheimer’s Dementia among women at risk of developing the disease – according to University of East Anglia research. The study shows that HRT use

Even if the Nationally Determined Contributions (NDC) of the Paris Agreement are realized, global annual greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, in 2030, are projected to be 124% higher than what is needed to

Alzheimer’s tied to cholesterol, abnormal nerve insulation At a Glance Researchers found evidence that the Alzheimer’s-related gene APOE4 disrupts cholesterol management in the brain and weakens insu

Women who are dissatisfied with their body shape spend more time looking at their thinner counterparts, finds a new University of Bristol-led study involving nearly 3,000 women. The research, publishe

As energy prices rise and the cost of living goes up, it is estimated that there are 4 million children from poorer households who have limited or uncertain access to healthy food. My current PhD res

With numbers of COVID-19 cases having substantially increased at the end of 2022 in China, some countries have started or expanded testing and genomic surveillance of travellers. We report screening r

The stress of following daily political news can negatively affect people’s mental health and well-being, but disengaging has ramifications, too, according to research published by the American Psycho

The James Webb Space Telescope is prepared for testing at NASA's Johnson Space Center in Houston. It successfully launched into space on Dec. 25, 2021. Photo courtesy of NASA/Chris Gunn. Jan. 11, 202

National parks are the backbone of conservation. Yet mounting evidence shows that many parks are too small to sustain long-term viable populations and maintain essential, large-scale ecological proces

Research published in Mental Health and Physical Activity finds that just one session of exercise or mind-body exercises can reduce anxiety, increase well-being and decrease bio-markers associated wit

Routine vaccinations drop among U.S. kindergartners for the third year in a row The percentage of U.S. kindergartners who’ve received standard childhood vaccines took a small but notable dip into the

Half a million lives could be saved each year in sub-Saharan Africa by taking action to reduce reliance on traditional wood- and charcoal-burning stoves, a new study shows. Researchers at KTH Royal In

Two trends have shaped the European car market over the past decade: electrification and SUVisation. Recently, they have merged in a new product: the electric sport utility vehicle. This paper contras

Once a mine has been exhausted of its ore, there's really no use for it anymore – it just becomes an abandoned hole in the ground. According to a new study, however, the shafts of such mines could ser

Benayoun B.A. Pollina E.A. Singh P.P. Mahmoudi S. Harel I. Casey K.M. Dulken B.W. Kundaje A. Brunet A. Remodeling of epigenome and transcriptome landscapes with aging in mice reveals widesprea

New research published in the Journal of Sex & Marital Therapy provides insight into the relationship between knowledge about the clitoris and female sexual pleasure. The findings highlight the import

In recent years, mumps has had a resurgence in multiple countries. Now, new research by University of Georgia scientists reveals that the cause is likely a gradual waning of vaccine-derived immunity.

NEW YORK, NY (Jan. 12, 2023)--Mounting evidence suggests that prolonged sitting—a staple of modern-day life—is hazardous to your health, even if you exercise regularly. Based on these findings, doctor

Dolphins do something similar: When swimming in loud environments, they whistle louder and more frequently to communicate with their peers, according to a new study.

Six minutes of high-intensity exercise could extend the lifespan of a healthy brain and delay the onset of neurodegenerative disorders, such as Alzheimer’s disease and Parkinson’s disease. New researc

Despite rapid advances in the development of evidence for managing COVID-19, further data collection on the effects of COVID-19 during pregnancy is needed. Lower vitamin D concentrations in pregnant w

Global warming projections “are based on completely unproven climate models, or, more often, on sheer speculation,” Lee Raymond, chief executive of the newly-merged ExxonMobil Corp, said at a company

People who live in states where recreational marijuana is legal experience lower rates of alcohol use disorder (AUD) compared to those who live in states where cannabis remains illegal, according to a

A study in a virtual reality bar setting assessed the effects of being subjected to painful heat on alcohol consumption. Results showed that men decreased intervals between sips of the alcoholic drink

Melatonin is an unusually multitasking molecule that participates in an uncountable number of physiological and pathological actions [ 108 110 ]. Although the modulation of circadian rhythms is consid

While some people are concerned about America’s falling birth rate, a new study suggests young people don’t need to be convinced to have more children. In fact, young Americans haven’t changed the nu

The reasons people make choices is determined by their personality and context; this includes their choices in professions. To date, research on medical specialty selection has (1) been limited to act

Source: PublicDomainPictures/Pixabay Have you ever wondered why some individuals blame others for their own shortcomings, mistakes, or misfortunes? Perhaps it's because blaming others is a defense m

This paper reports on two studies that examine correlates of attitudes to climate change (ACC). In the first study, five hundred participants completed five questionnaires and an intelligence test as

The IAP/CAS analysis is supported by the National Natural Science Foundation of China (Grant Nos. 42122046 and 42076202) and the Strategic Priority Research Program of the Chinese Academy of Sciences

For most people around the world, physical work takes up a great amount of time and energy every day. But what determines whether it is men or women who are working harder in households? In most hunte

With an increasingly obese and aging population, many health-related concerns exist despite not yet needing active treatment. While there is some evidence on IF in specific patient populations or cult