Just like humans and other animals, plants have hormones. One role of plant hormones is to perceive trouble--whether an insect...
Dr Navin Joshi
As COVID-19 moves from epidemic to pandemic status, we discuss what implications this may have for all of us and...
Researchers at Western University are studying a molecule found in sweet oranges and tangerines called nobiletin, which they have shown...
Breathing dirty air takes a heavy toll on gut bacteria, boosting risk of obesity, diabetes, gastrointestinal disorders and other chronic...
In 2007, Timothy Ray Brown became the first person ever whom doctors declared to be cured of HIV. At the...
For years, curry lovers have sworn by the anti-inflammatory properties of turmeric, but its active compound, curcumin, has long frustrated...
As the coronavirus continues to make the news, a host of untruths has surrounded the topic. In this special feature,...
Scientists have linked a missing gut microbe to ulcerative colitis, opening the door to a possible new treatment. Ulcerative colitis...
Om is considered to be one of the most important sounds in all the universe and has been...
The blood-brain barrier is a layer of cells that covers the blood vessels in the brain and regulates the entry...
When you ingest a drug--whether over-the-counter Tylenol or medication prescribed by a doctor--your liver is your body's first responder. And...
Snoring and sleep apnea not only represent a holistic health risk to an individual, the irritating noise at night can...
People who eat a vegetarian diet rich in nuts, vegetables and soy may have a lower risk of stroke than...
New research uses an innovative technique to convert human stem cells into insulin-producing beta cells much more effectively. The insulin-producing...
What children choose to read outside school directly influences their academic performance, according to a major new study led by...