Good gut bacteria in newborn boys equates to better cognition: study
Researchers found boys with a gut bacterial composition high in Bacteroidetes at one year of age had advanced cognition and language skills one year later.
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A brave new world of plant cyborgs, spinach that emails
A look into the growing field of plant nanobionics.
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Trump voters value dominance, not cooperation
Psychological study explored how the 'beauty of manhood' explains support of the outgoing president.
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B.C. naturopaths can't perform liquid nose jobs
The popular procedure, marketed as a quick and easy non-surgical alternative to a nose job, carries risk of blindness and necrosis.
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Does vaping cloud thinking? Studies look at mental fog
Those who started vaping between 8 and 13-years old were also more likely to report problems with concentrating, remembering or making decisions.
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At-home UV sterilizers: Do they actually work?
The lights are strong enough to kill pathogens — but they’re also strong enough to burn skin.
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Canadian teen named to the Forbes 30 Under 30
Thomas Khairy authored a study testing the safety of reusing pacemakers and defibrillators.
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The science behind why the holiday season smells so good
Scent plays a powerful role in triggering memories and conjuring warm feelings of past holidays.
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Small plastic fragments found in placentas
Animal studies found that microplastics can cause behavioural disorders and brain damage.
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Trench fever a risk for those experiencing homelessness
An article in the Canadian Medical Association Journal suggests that the disease 'likely remains underdiagnosed.'
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Snake venom research's impact on heart treatments
Research into pit viper venom led to ACE inhibitors.
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Could a 'cold wave' warning system save lives?
Cold weather can be harsh on the lungs and heart, with certain temperatures seeing an increase in hospitalizations and death
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