MDMA-assisted couples therapy investigated in landmark pilot trial

In the late 1970s and early 1980s MDMA was often utilized to help facilitate positive results in couples counseling. A few dozen pioneering psychotherapists in the United States explored the drug’s therapeutic uses until the US government declared MDMA… Continue reading MDMA-assisted couples therapy investigated in landmark pilot trial

Phase 1 human trial for universal flu vaccine reports promising results

Even after decades of research and expansive global vaccination strategies, seasonal influenza still kills hundreds of thousands of people every year. The virus’s ability to mutate and evade our vaccines means we are constantly chasing the latest strai… Continue reading Phase 1 human trial for universal flu vaccine reports promising results

Dieting based on blood type debunked yet again in new clinical trial

A new study looking at data from a clinical trial investigating the beneficial effects of a plant-based diet has found a person’s blood type has no effect on weight loss or cardiometabolic health in response to the dietary intervention.Continue Reading… Continue reading Dieting based on blood type debunked yet again in new clinical trial

COVID-19 vaccine distribution networks targeted by hackers

IBM security analysts have discovered a global phishing campaign designed to infiltrate organizations associated with managing cold chain supplies of COVID-19 vaccines. The cyber threat analysis suggests this campaign presents the hallmarks of nation-s… Continue reading COVID-19 vaccine distribution networks targeted by hackers

Self-adjusting insulin promises safer blood sugar control for diabetics

An incredible proof-of-concept study from a team of European scientists has demonstrated the development of a novel insulin molecule that can sense blood sugar levels and self-adjust its activity in response to a patient’s needs. The experimental molec… Continue reading Self-adjusting insulin promises safer blood sugar control for diabetics

Dormant cancer cells reawakened by stress hormones

Years after a successful treatment cancers can often recur when dormant tumor cells reawaken. Exactly what reactivates these sleeping cancer cells is unknown but a compelling new study is offering a novel hypothesis, suggesting certain stress hormones … Continue reading Dormant cancer cells reawakened by stress hormones

Moderna says vaccine prevents severe COVID-19, files for FDA approval

Biotechnology company Moderna has revealed more data from its now-completed Phase 3 COVID-19 vaccine trial. The vaccine is reportedly 94.1 percent effective at preventing COVID-19 and 100 percent effective at preventing severe cases of the disease. An … Continue reading Moderna says vaccine prevents severe COVID-19, files for FDA approval

World-first cannabis study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability

A novel study investigating the effects of cannabis on driving in a real-world context has found cannabidiol (CBD) alone does not impair driving ability. The landmark finding promises to be invaluable in guiding road safety regulations as cannabis laws… Continue reading World-first cannabis study finds CBD alone doesn’t impair driving ability

No evidence coronavirus has mutated to become more infectious

A large new study, led by a team of geneticists from University College London and published in the peer-reviewed journal Nature Communications, has investigated over 10,000 mutations to the SARS-CoV-2 virus and concluded there currently does not appea… Continue reading No evidence coronavirus has mutated to become more infectious