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A new study has found that the contents of commercially produced extracts used to test for shellfish allergies differ widely between manufacturers. The researchers are calling for the standardization of these extracts to avoid false negative results an… Continue reading Lack of standardization in shellfish allergy testing could prove fatal
Researchers have found that red blood cells have an innate ability to trigger a pathway that protects the heart from injury during periods of low oxygen, such as during a heart attack. The effect was stronger in people fed a diet high in nitrates, foun… Continue reading Red blood cells trigger protective mechanism against heart damage
A new study has found that taking cholesterol-lowering statins was associated with a lowered risk of developing colorectal cancer in people with ulcerative colitis. The researchers say that statins, commonly prescribed for heart health, could be used a… Continue reading Statins linked to reduced cancer risk in people with ulcerative colitis
A new study has found that people who exclusively use marijuana have higher levels of potentially dangerous metals in their blood and urine than those who don’t. The findings suggest that marijuana may be an overlooked source of metal exposure, an impo… Continue reading High levels of dangerous metals found in exclusive marijuana users
Researchers have used a machine learning algorithm to identify the top factors that can predict an adolescent’s risk of self-harm and attempting suicide. They say their model is more accurate than existing risk predictors and could be used to provide i… Continue reading AI identifies top predictors of adolescent suicide and self-harm
A new study has found that antioxidants like vitamins C and E activate a mechanism that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in cancer tumors, helping them to grow and spread. The researchers say their findings highlight the potential risk of tak… Continue reading Antioxidants such as vitamin C found to spur cancer growth & metastasis
A new study that investigated the effect that drinking alcohol has on men’s perceptions of attractiveness may have disproven one well-known drinking-related phenomenon while providing supporting evidence for another. The researchers say the findings ha… Continue reading “Beer goggles” may be a myth but “liquid courage” isn’t, study suggests
Researchers have developed a new cloud gaming system that uses low-level white noise to accurately synchronize separated audio and video streams. The unique approach let gamers see and hear things at the right time, even with poor microphone quality or… Continue reading New cloud gaming tech from MIT and Microsoft keeps video and audio in sync
A new study has found that four major childhood allergies share a common feature: an imbalance of gut bacteria during infancy. It’s hoped that the findings will inform treatments that correct the gut microbiome in children, potentially preventing lifel… Continue reading Gut bacteria imbalances in infancy linked to major childhood allergies
A new study has identified the mechanism that makes all cannabinoids, but particularly CBD, effective at reducing inflammation. The discovery could lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of inflammatory diseases like as… Continue reading Mechanism behind CBD’s potent anti-inflammatory effects identified