Psilocybin is a psychedelic drug that’s a naturally occurring compound in some mushrooms. It’s been studied as a possible treatment for depression for years now. However, the exact way it works in the brain and its benefits remain unclear. But, this new study done at Yale is looking to change […]
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Revolutionary Handheld Device could Print New Skin onto Burn Victims
A new handheld machine is capable of printing skin sheet replacements directly onto the burned skin of burned victims and potentially speed up the skin grafting, but also reduce the costs related to it. The research is published in the Lab on a Chip journal. A Revolution in the Treatment […]
Southern Diet (Fried & Sugary Foods) Increases Risk of Cardiac Death, Finds New Study
If you follow a Southern type of diet, you may have a higher risk of sudden cardiac death, according to a study published in the American Heart Association journal. On the other hand, if you routinely consume a Mediterranean diet, this risk may be lower. The southern style of diet […]
New Study Claims: Diet Rich in Omega 3s may Help Lower Migraines
Boosting the intake of foods rich in omega 3 fatty acids like seafood, plant oils, and nuts and seeds may help lower the headache frequency when compared to a diet with a normal intake of omega 3 and omega 6. This was concluded in a study published in the BMJ. […]
New Study Finds that Eating White Button Mushrooms Could Slow Down Prostate Cancer Progression
According to a study done with lab mice presented virtually during the ENDO 2021, the chemicals found in white button mushrooms may play a crucial role in decreasing the progress of prostate tumors in men. The head researcher, Xiaoqianq Wang from the Beckman Research Institute of City of Hope- a […]
Statins Used to Lower Cholesterol Now Linked with Doubled Risk of Dementia
According to this research which has been presented at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Molecular Imaging 2021’s Annual Meeting, PET scans of lipophilic statin users discovered a major decline in the metabolism in the brain part that is first affected by Alzheimer’s. In fact, in people with a mild […]
With Imprisonment Rate Falling, US Prisons Are Repurposed into Shelters & Farms for the Homeless
The declining crime rates in the US have led to prisons closing and officials looking into creative ways to repurpose them. One such prison from Connecticut has been repurposed into a storage for documents whereas another one is used for training new correction officers. Some have been emptied, but not […]
The Blue Java Banana: It Apparently Tastes like Vanilla Ice Cream
Did you know that there are blue bananas? Also known as ice cream bananas, they’re increasingly popular thanks to their creamy texture and a flavor that reminds of vanilla ice cream. Before they go ripe, these bananas have a bluish or blue-green color and are described as fluffier than the […]
Bees Bite Plants to Speed Up Their Flowering, Say Surprised Scientists
Bumblebees are doing more than just bumbling around our gardens-they’re assessing plants and checking out which flowers are the richest with pollen and nectar. The relationship between flowers and pollinators goes back some 130 million years. When checking out plants, these insects leave behind scent marks that inform them which […]
Science Shows: Women Sleep Better Next to Dogs than Men
Dear ladies, science says you may have a higher chance of getting a good night’s sleep snuggled up with your dog, rather than your partner. Dogs are our best friends and seems they can also be great sleep partners if they have a lady owner. According to Canisius College research, […]