Archive: 30/01/2019

Study shows blocking serotonin receptors blocks mind-altering effects of LSD

An international team of researchers has found that blocking serotonin receptors in the brain blocks LSD's mind-altering effects. In their paper published in Proceedings of the National Academy of Sciences, the group describes ...

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Aging and chronic diseases share genetic factors, study reveals

The global population age 60 or over is growing faster than all younger age groups and faces the tide of chronic diseases threatening their quality of life and posing challenges to healthcare and economic systems. To better ...

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Tyson recalls chicken nuggets over reports of rubber inside

Tyson Foods is recalling some chicken nuggets after customers said they found pieces of "soft, blue rubber" inside.

Jan 30, 2019

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What is fentanyl? 10 things to know about the potentially deadly drug

In 2016, the powerful drug fentanyl claimed the life of music legend Prince and has, in recent years, largely contributed to the next wave of America's opioid crisis.

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Babies who hear two languages at home develop advantages in attention

The advantages of growing up in a bilingual home can start as early as six months of age, according to new research led by York University's Faculty of Health. In the study, infants who are exposed to more than one language ...

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Novartis sees 2018 profit soar 64% after exiting GSK venture

Swiss pharmaceuticals giant Novartis said Wednesday that the sale of its stake in a joint venture with Britain's GlaxoSmithKlein helped boost net profit last year by 64 percent.

Jan 30, 2019

Brown U criticized for using live pigs in medical training

An advocacy group has asked federal regulators to investigate Brown University's medical school, arguing it is violating the law by using live pigs for training in emergency medicine.

Jan 30, 2019

Stroke risk factors on the rise in Native-Americans

Stroke risk factors such as high blood pressure, diabetes, heart disease and smoking are common and on the rise among Native Americans with clot-caused stroke, according to preliminary research to be presented in Honolulu ...

Jan 30, 2019