A new University of Guelph study has discovered why exposure to pesticides increases some people’s risk of developing Parkinson’s disease.
Why fever can be your friend in times of illness
When we are healthy, our body temperature tends to gravitate around a constant 37°C (98.6°F). But when our bodies are
Michael Jackson’s antigravity tilt—Talent, magic, or a bit of both?
When was the last time you watched a Michael Jackson music video? If your answer is “never” or “not for
Hookah responsible for over half of tobacco smoke inhaled by young smokers
Smoking tobacco from a waterpipe, also known as a hookah, accounted for over half of the tobacco smoke volume consumed
Prenatal testing of the fetal rhesus factor: Test is reliable, but benefit is unclear
If the blood of a pregnant woman is rhesus-negative (Rh-negative) and the blood of the foetus is rhesus-positive (Rh-positive), the
Homeless veterans at increased risk of hospital readmission after surgery
For veterans undergoing surgery in the VA healthcare system, homelessness is an important risk factor for unplanned hospital readmission, reports
Burnout and scope of practice in new family physicians
Among physicians, family physicians report some of the highest levels of burnout. According to a new study, however, early career
Why Basil Is So Good for You—Plus 14 Ways to Use More of It All Summer Long
“The most useful thing one can know about basil,” writes Marcella Hazan in her seminal cookbook Essentials of Classic Italian
Letter from the Editor: Winds of change
This shift in weather reminds me of how familiar the MNT editorial team is with change and transition. These are
Human MAIT cells sense the metabolic state of enteric bacteria
A little-explored group of immune cells plays an important role in the regulation of intestinal bacteria. Changing metabolic states of