Chronic drinking weakens the blood-brain barrier through the gut
Scientists trace alcohol’s impact from the gut to the brain, uncovering microbial changes that weaken the blood-brain barrier,…
sweets and processed meats raise odds, fruit lowers them
An Italian study shows that everyday dietary patterns, not just genetics or toxins, may influence Parkinson’s disease risk,…
Toxic compounds from heated e-cigarette fluids can damage lung cells
A study by University of California, Riverside, scientists has found that two toxic chemicals can form when the main ingredient…
New insights into how the blood-brain barrier safeguards the brain
By decoding the blood-brain barrier’s intricate structure and function, researchers are paving the way for new therapies that…
Nanoplastics with environmental coatings can sneak past the skin’s defenses
Plastic is ubiquitous in the modern world, and it’s notorious for taking a long time to completely break…
The neurological complexity of Mamba snake venoms uncovered
A breakthrough study at The University of Queensland has discovered a hidden dangerous feature in the Black Mamba…
Doctors Step Up Against the Climate Health Emergency
Canadian emergency medicine resident Julia Sawatzky had an eye-opening experience early in her medical training that reshaped her…