CBD use during pregnancy produces strange behavior in offspring

Because it doesn’t produce perception-altering effects like THC does, cannabidiol (CBD), one of the active ingredients in cannabis, is deemed to be safe. Indeed, it’s been shown to be an effective treatment for a wide variety of health issues, from red… Continue reading CBD use during pregnancy produces strange behavior in offspring

Intermittent fasting: What it does and doesn’t do, according to science

The choice of diet is an individual one. It’s a matter of finding out what works and is sustainable. Having some science to back up that choice doesn’t hurt, either. So that’s what we’ve presented here in relation to IF. Of course, it goes without sayi… Continue reading Intermittent fasting: What it does and doesn’t do, according to science

Slow-release ketamine tablet cuts depression levels by half

Over the last 20 years, the antidepressant effects of ketamine have been well researched. However, most of the published research has been concerned with the injectable or nasal spray versions of the drug. Both require administration under medical supe… Continue reading Slow-release ketamine tablet cuts depression levels by half

Autism added to growing list of things we’ve inherited from Neanderthals

We know that present-day European and Asian-derived humans have inherited between 1.5% and 4% of Neanderthal DNA, but how does that seemingly small amount of ancient genetic material impact modern physical and mental health?Continue ReadingCategory: Sc… Continue reading Autism added to growing list of things we’ve inherited from Neanderthals

Never-before-seen dinosaur’s unique headgear earns it a godly name

Paleontologists uncovered the dinosaur’s fragmented skull in 2019 in northern Montana, two miles (3.2 km) south of the US-Canada border. It wasn’t until they started piecing the skull together that they realized it was a new type of dinosaur belonging … Continue reading Never-before-seen dinosaur’s unique headgear earns it a godly name

Epilepsy risk drops up to 30% on existing blood pressure drugs

Epilepsy commonly begins in childhood, but it can start at any age. Older adults may not come to mind as being at risk of developing the condition, but there’s strong evidence that people aged around 60 have an increased risk of both epilepsy and acute… Continue reading Epilepsy risk drops up to 30% on existing blood pressure drugs

Immune cell discovery: “The potential to be used for almost everything”

As their name suggests, regulatory T cells, or Tregs, are a type of white blood cell that actively regulate or suppress the body’s immune response. They stop the immune system from overreacting, keeping it in check by controlling inflammation and prote… Continue reading Immune cell discovery: “The potential to be used for almost everything”