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Why is it so difficult to make a new antibiotic?

YoopyaNov 21, 2024November 21, 20240

The discovery of antibiotics is one of the greatest medical breakthroughs of the 20th century. Before antibiotics, childbirth, a urinary tract infection, or a simple

What are the lessons from America’s great cannabis liberalisation experiment?

YoopyaNov 20, 2024November 20, 20240

The US has come quite some way in legalising cannabis use, with nearly half of states having laws permitting recreational cannabis use. Yet the legalisation of cannabis

Babies in Nigeria are being born with antibiotic resistant bacteria

YoopyaNov 19, 2024November 19, 20240

Sepsis occurs when one’s immune system has an extreme response to an infection. It’s a life-threatening condition: globally, it accounts for about 11 million deaths – 20% of

Knee problems tend to flare up as you age – an orthopedic specialist explains available treatment options

YoopyaNov 16, 2024November 16, 20240

Knee injuries are common in athletes, accounting for 41% of all athletic injuries. But knee injuries aren’t limited to competitive athletes. In our everyday lives, an

Standing desks are bad for your health – new study

YoopyaNov 13, 2024November 13, 20240

The global market for standing desks is booming, projected to reach US$12.6 billion by 2032 (£9.7 billion). These desks have been hailed as a simple fix for

The importance of preventing clinical lab contamination

YoopyaNov 9, 2024November 9, 20240

Preventing contamination in a clinical lab is a matter of utmost importance. Read this post to learn how to do so without compromising safety or

High-potency cannabis use leaves a distinct mark on DNA – new research

YoopyaOct 17, 2024October 17, 20240

Cannabis is one of the most commonly used drugs in the world. Yet there’s still much we don’t know about it and what effects it has on

What you need to know about cold and flu season

YoopyaOct 16, 2024October 16, 20240

As the fall months settle in, Canadians are being urged to take precautions against the upcoming flu season. Flu season in Canada typically peaks between December and

New virus uncovered in China – is this a sign tick-borne diseases are on the rise?

YoopyaOct 13, 2024October 13, 20240

Ticks are responsible for spreading over 25 human and animal diseases. While you may be familiar with some of these – such as Lyme disease – there are

Is stress turning my hair grey?

YoopyaOct 12, 2024October 12, 20240

When we start to go grey depends a lot on genetics. Your first grey hairs usually appear anywhere between your twenties and fifties. For men, grey hairs normally start at