By John Vibes For generations, millions of frogs have been killed each year for use in science labs in high schools across the developed world. Hopefully, this practice can come to an end now that we have the technology to perfectly replicate the anatomy of…
By Luke Miller A groundbreaking procedure which could increase emergency surgery time by 2 hours has been trialed in the US. The new technique called “suspended animation” aims to heal traumatic injuries that would usually cause death. The technique is being tested at the University…
By Daisy Luther If you turn to pre-packaged salads for a healthy meal on the go, you may want to find another quick and healthy meal. As well, if you make the salads yourself, you may want to eschew romaine lettuce. (Again.) Nearly 100,000 POUNDS…
A review of the literature led by researchers from the University of Florida attempts to provide clarification and analysis on various aspects of what a controlled environment system entails and the extent to which differing food production approaches can be applied to the many current…
Consuming beans, lentils, peas, and other legumes reduces the risk for cardiovascular disease, coronary heart disease, and high blood pressure, according to a review published in Advances in Nutrition. Researchers reviewed prospective cohort studies that assessed consumption of legumes on the risk for cardiometabolic diseases…
By Dagny Taggart Surprise! There is another foodborne illness outbreak making the rounds. Some of the details surrounding this one are particularly disturbing. This time, the offending pathogen is a nasty strain of Salmonella. From Food Safety News: Officials say another person is among the…
Scientists have peered inside the brain to show how taking DMT affects human consciousness by significantly altering the brain’s electrical activity. DMT (or dimethyltryptamine) is one of the main psychoactive constituents in ayahuasca, the psychedelic brew traditionally made from vines and leaves of the Amazon…
For those using illicit opioids to manage their chronic pain, cannabis may be a beneficial – and a less dangerous – alternative, according to new research from the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU). Researchers from the BCCSU and University of British Columbia (UBC) interviewed…
Investigators from Brigham and Women’s Hospital have found that eating a healthy diet may reduce the risk of acquired hearing loss. Using longitudinal data collected in the Nurses’ Health Study II Conservation of Hearing Study (CHEARS), researchers examined three-year changes in hearing sensitivities and found…
By Amanda Froelich By 2020, the cannabidiol (CBD) market is estimated to grow to a whopping $2.1 billion in consumer sales; that’s a 700% increase from 2016. One confectionery entrepreneur capitalizing on the CBD trend is jelly beans creator David Klein. After learning about the…
By Sean Walton Right in the midst of the opioid crisis, another illicit drug has hit the streets of Seattle. Experts say it’s more potent and deadly than other opiods. The DEA says carfentanil is 10,000 times more potent than morphine and 100 times stronger…
Just two days of high-sugar diet increases susceptibility to colitis and worsens symptoms in mice, U of A researchers find. Short-term increases in sugar consumption could increase the risk of inflammatory bowel disease and have a significant impact on our health, a new study out…
Tiny threads of plastics are showing up in Pacific oysters and razor clams along the Oregon coast — and the yoga pants, fleece jackets, and sweat-wicking clothing that Pacific Northwesterners love to wear are a source of that pollution, according to a new Portland State…
Ultra-processed foods, which account for more than half of an average American’s daily calories, are linked to lower measures of cardiovascular health, according to preliminary research to be presented at the American Heart Association’s Scientific Sessions 2019 — November 16-18 in Philadelphia. The Association’s Scientific…
By Elias Marat The fight against illegal animal poaching has exacted a high toll on communities around the world as smugglers and organized crime groups constantly gain the upper-hand on corrupt officials and militarized law enforcement bodies, leading some researchers with the United Nations to…
By Michael Maharrey Last week, an Oklahoma law that decriminalizes hemp-derived cannabidiol went into effect. This will not only open up markets in Oklahoma, but it is also a crucial step given the FDA’s continued regulation and prohibition of CBD. A coalition of three Republicans…
By Daisy Luther This recall is a beast of epic proportions. You may have thought the recent apple recall was crazy but wait until you see the massive scope of this one. More than one hundred vegetable products have been recalled by Mann Packing Company…
By Arjun Walia The Facts: New research is showing that TRPV1, a cannabinoid receptor found abundantly in the heart may be key in slowing down and potentially even reversing heart failure. Reflect On: With so many medical applications and the potential to treat and even…
Cannabis may be helping Canadians cope with the effects of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), new research suggests. In an analysis of health survey data collected by Statistics Canada from more than 24,000 Canadians, researchers from the BC Centre on Substance Use (BCCSU) and University of…
By Sandra D. Lane In December 2018, a lab technician was injecting a mouse with the Vaccinia virus (VACV) when she accidentally stuck her own finger with the needle. According to the CDC’s case report, she immediately rinsed her finger with water for 15 minutes,…
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