Chemical engineers at the (UBC) have created a groundbreaking system that can trap and destroy harmful “forever chemicals” in water. These substances, known as per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances ...

Warp drives have a long history of not existing, despite their ubiquitous presence in science fiction. Writer John Campbell first introduced the idea in a science fiction novel called Islands of Space ...

Doctors may soon be able to screen for Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) with a simple finger-prick blood test, thanks to a breakthrough by engineers at. This new test, which is about the size of a credit card ...

A new study suggests that a medication called ubrogepant could help stop migraines in their tracks if taken at the first signs of an attack, even before the headache pain begins. The research, ...

A recent study from Korea, published in The BMJ, suggests that certain diabetes drugs, specifically sodium-glucose cotransporter-2 (SGLT-2) inhibitors, might help reduce the risk of developing ...

As we grieve the loss of a pet, we may not be the only ones feeling the pain. Research is showing that cats who are left behind when another animal in their home dies could be mourning along with us.

Artificial intelligence (AI) is a powerful tool in research, but it often comes with a big challenge—explaining how it makes decisions. This challenge is known as the “AI black box,” where the AI ...

I (Leon) have recently seen several patients who were concerned their insomnia symptoms would increase their risk for dementia. They were in their 70s and were awakening two or three times a night, ...

Depression is a widespread condition that affects millions of people around the world, profoundly impacting their quality of life. A recent study conducted by researchers at Colorado State University ...

Paracetamol is often recommended as a safer alternative to a class of painkillers known as non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs). This is because NSAIDs have been shown to raise blood ...

A recent study conducted by scientists at the University of Pittsburgh has uncovered a significant link between how fatigued certain activities make older adults feel and their risk of dying within ...

Nearly 500 million adults worldwide are living with type 2 diabetes, and over 200 million of them take metformin, a common medication that helps lower blood sugar levels. However, as the effectiveness ...