The International Pediatric MS Study Group (IPMSSG) has released updated standards for clinical trials involving…
CBD Reduces Craving and Anxiety in People with Heroin Use Disorder
Cannabidiol (CBD) reduced cue-induced craving and anxiety in individuals with a history of heroin abuse, suggesting a potential role for it in helping to break the cycle of addiction, according to research…
Road to Cell Death Mapped in the Alzheimer’s Brain
Scientists have identified a new mechanism that accelerates aging in the brain and gives rise to the most devastating biological features of Alzheimer’s disease. The findings also unify three long-standing theories…
Toward Zero Hunger: More Food or a Smarter Food System?
When thinking about ways to end global hunger, many scholars focus too narrowly on increasing crop yields while overlooking other critical aspects of the food system. That’s one conclusion from a University…
Optical Illusions Reveal Regular Waves of Brain Activity Enable Visual Feature Integration
Rhythmic waves of brain activity cause us to see or not see complex images that flash before our eyes. An image can become practically invisible if it flashes before our eyes…
When Science and Politics Collide: Support for Enhancing FDA Independence
Earlier this year, twin papers authored by seven former Food and Drug Administration commissioners, published by Health Affairs and the Aspen Institute on the same day, suggested that the FDA should become…
