A new law in laser physics could make eye surgery simpler
Scientists have developed a new type of laser that can deliver high amounts of energy in very short bursts of time, with potential applications...
Sometimes, the best treatment for high blood pressure is to wait
A recent study from the University of Missouri found that a doctor’s decision not to intensify high blood pressure treatment is often an appropriate...
Scientists find why autism may come with cognitive problems
In a recent study from the University of Toronto, researchers found that a tiny gene fragment impacts the brain in a way that could...
Why COVID-19 could make the overdose epidemic worse
When Alberta's chief medical officer, Deena Hinshaw, announced special exemptions to COVID-19 regulations for group therapy in residential addiction treatment centers, it was exactly...
Scientists find why some people have problems with alcohol
In a new study, researchers did a genome-wide analysis of more than 435,000 people and identified 29 genetic variants linked to problematic drinking.
The research...
Scientists find new way to detect eye diseases caused by diabetes
Retinal damage due to diabetes is now considered the most common cause of blindness in working-age adults.
In a new study, researchers found that an...
Face coverings could effectively reduce COVID-19 transmission risk
In a new study, researchers found that wearing a face mask or other covering over the mouth and nose reduces the forward distance traveled...
Scientists discover unusual symptoms of Lyme disease
In several new studies, researchers found that Lyme disease can have unusual presentations.
They found a fatal case in a 37-year-old man, atypical skin lesions,...
Scientists find a promising drug to reduce lung inflammation in COVID-19
In a new study, researchers found that an experimental drug, leronlimab, may prevent the "cytokine storm" that inflames and fatally damages the lungs and...
Scientists develop new antibody to detect Alzheimer’s disease effectively
In a new study, researchers have found a way to design an antibody that can identify the toxic particles that destroy healthy brain cells—a...