Losing my religion: The pandemic is causing many to lose faith in God

New research published in the Journal of Religion and Health has found faith in God and trust in a higher power declined across the course of the pandemic. The German survey found the longer the pandemic went on, the more people seemed to lose their fa… Continue reading Losing my religion: The pandemic is causing many to lose faith in God

Most COVID vaccine side effects due to placebo effect, metastudy finds

A meta-analysis looking at data from 12 vaccine trials has concluded up to three-quarters of adverse events reported following COVID-19 vaccination can be attributed to the placebo effect. The researchers call for improved public health communication t… Continue reading Most COVID vaccine side effects due to placebo effect, metastudy finds

Ancient empire used psychedelic beer to win friends and influence people

New research published in the journal Antiquity suggests an ancient South American civilization spiked a beer-like drink with psychoactive drugs as a way of maintaining social cohesion and forging new bonds with surrounding communities.Continue Reading… Continue reading Ancient empire used psychedelic beer to win friends and influence people

Nanoparticle innovation promises improved type 1 diabetes treatment

Researchers at Northwestern University have developed a new kind of nanotherapy to enhance the effectiveness of a potential cure for type 1 diabetes. The innovation packages immunosuppressive drugs into nanoparticles to reduce the likelihood of a body … Continue reading Nanoparticle innovation promises improved type 1 diabetes treatment

New melanoma test predicts risk of skin cancer spreading

A new test has been developed to assess the likelihood of an early-stage melanoma either spreading or recurring. The test measures levels of several proteins in a tumor biopsy, helping doctors assess which patients require more frequent follow-ups afte… Continue reading New melanoma test predicts risk of skin cancer spreading

Long COVID patients show abnormal immune activity 8 months post infection

A comprehensive new study published in the journal Nature Immunology has reported immune dysregulation persists in long COVID patients up to eight months after initial infection. The Australian research found long COVID is characterized by elevated lev… Continue reading Long COVID patients show abnormal immune activity 8 months post infection

More evidence a common virus is primary cause of multiple sclerosis

A unique study led by researchers from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health has reported some of the first robust evidence to affirm multiple sclerosis (MS) is primarily caused by infection from the Epstein-Barr virus (EBV). Tracking more than… Continue reading More evidence a common virus is primary cause of multiple sclerosis

How mRNA vaccines could transform skin cancer treatment

As mRNA innovations race forward researchers are now looking at ways to create skin cancer vaccines using the novel technology. A new study from Oregon State University proposes mRNA-induced production of a specific protein may prevent melanoma, while … Continue reading How mRNA vaccines could transform skin cancer treatment

Watching study videos at double speed doesn’t hinder learning

In good news for those who like racing through audiobooks at double speed, a new study from a team at UCLA has found learning and knowledge retention is not negatively effected when students watch recorded lectures at faster playback speeds. However, c… Continue reading Watching study videos at double speed doesn’t hinder learning

Roadside brain imaging could assess cannabis driving impairment

A new study led by researchers from Massachusetts General Hospital has identified a pattern of brain activity that seems to correlate with impairment from cannabis intoxication. The researchers suggest this novel brain-based biomarker could be a way to… Continue reading Roadside brain imaging could assess cannabis driving impairment