The Latest Breaking News from McMaster University

Researchers from Hamilton Health Sciences and McMaster University revealed in a study conducted at the Population Research Health Institute (PHRI) that persons who do not consume enough of six important nutrients collectively had a higher risk of developing cardiovascular disease (CVD). Read further on Dynamite News:

‘AI methods afford us the opportunity to vastly increase the rate at which we discover new antibiotics’

AI used to discover abaucin, an effective drug against A baumannii, bacteria that can cause dangerous infections

Dena Zeraatkar and Tyler Pitre of McMaster University have found that the medicine solriamfetol is the most effective therapy for excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) in persons with obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). Read further on Dynamite News:

Describe shyness. According to research, shyness is characterised by dread and anxiety in the face of social novelty and/or social judgement. Read further on Dynamite News.

Orienteering is very much a sport for life and taking up orienteering can help stave off dementia.

If you’re in a leadership position — at work or in the community — you make decisions and oversee decision-making processes. Often it’s best to consult the people you are leading to reach a group decision.

Using Google Maps to find your way around could increase your risk of developing dementia, researchers say

Gig work comes with some upsides, like being one’s own boss or setting one’s own schedule. However, the isolation typical of gig work can also take an emotional toll.

Allura Red AC is used to add colour and texture to sweets, soft drinks, dairy products and cereals, often with the aim of attracting children

Researchers find that continual exposure to Allura Red AC harms gut health and promotes inflammation