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Recent years have seen a relaxation of laws in multiple US states around the use of medical and non-medical cannabis, prompting ongoing research into the effects of cannabis on health. Now, a first-of-its-kind study has found a connection between diffe… Continue reading Novel study shows pattern of cannabis use impacts postop recovery
A fascinating clinical trial has reported virtual reality immersion can reduce the amount of anesthetic needed during certain types of hand surgery. The trial found patients using VR could get through an entire surgical procedure with only local anesth… Continue reading Patients in VR during surgery need less sedatives, trial 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
Scientists in the US investigating the biological mechanisms behind fat burning have identified a protein that plays a key role in regulating metabolism, and demonstrated how blocking its activity can boost the process in mice. The protein in question,… Continue reading Protein that “hacks” energy pipeline offers target for fat-burning drugs
Why do some people benefit from some types of exercise more than others? Scientists investigating this question have demonstrated how profiles of certain proteins in the blood can predict a person’s “trainability.” The work not only sheds new light on … Continue reading Blood protein score might predict which exercise will benefit you most