At the level of molecules and cells, ketamine and dexmedetomidine work very differently, but in the operating room they do the same exact thing: anesthetize the patient. By demonstrating how these distinct drugs achieve the same result, a new…
Category: 5. Health
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Your fingers wrinkle in the same pattern every time you’re in the water for too long
Do your wrinkles always form in the same pattern every time you’re in the water for too long? According to new research from Binghamton University, State University of New York, the answer is yes.
A couple of years ago, Binghamton University…
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Cell death discovery could lead to next-gen drugs for neurodegenerative conditions
Researchers have discovered how to block cells dying, in a finding that could lead to new treatments for neurodegenerative conditions like Parkinson’s and Alzheimer’s.
The team at WEHI in Melbourne, Australia, have identified a small molecule…
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Calorie counts on menus and food labels may not help consumers choose healthier foods, new research shows
Knowing the calorie content of foods does not help people understand which foods are healthier, according to a study I recently co-authored in the Journal of Retailing. When study participants considered calorie information, they rated…
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As Rite Aid Closes Stores, Don’t Look For CVS Or Walgreens To Buy Them
Rite Aid announced that it is “pursuing a strategic and value-maximizing sale process for … More
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What Happens To Medicine When Machines Are As Good As Doctors?
IBM defines AGI as the moment “an artificial intelligence system can match or exceed the cognitive … More
Imagine if every physician and nurse had a clinical partner as capable, knowledgeable…
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Promoting Collective Effervescence And A Sense Of Belonging On Campus
A group of college students
According to a 2024 report by Inside Higer Ed, a sense of belonging is a key factor in student retention. A 2025 report on Forbes.com also suggested that a sense of community is a potent source of health and…
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What ‘Fire Country’ Star Diane Farr Wants You To Know About Wildfires
Diane Farr is seen here playing division chief Sharon Leone in the CBS series Fire Country. (Photo: … More
Diane Farr isn’t a firefighter. But she does play one on TV,…
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Getting Through Mother’s Day When You’ve Lost Your Mom
Mother’s Day takes on new meaning when you’ve lost your Mom. (Illustration: Getty)
Mother’s Day takes on new meaning when you’ve lost your Mom. Instead of day to get your mom a card, flowers, meal or a book entitled There Are Moms…
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A Better Method for Predicting Coronary Artery Disease
Sudden cardiac death causes about half of the roughly 500,000 cardiovascular deaths that happen every year in the US. The vast majority of these deaths are due to coronary artery disease (CAD). Although there…
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