Health

Nitrous oxide: Laughing gas possession becomes illegal

Now a class C drug, possession for recreational use will carry a prison sentence of up to two years.

Infection with common cat-borne parasite associated with frailty in older adults

A new study of 601 older adults found that those with higher serointensity -- or a higher concentration of antibiodies -- to the cat-borne parasite Toxoplasma gondii are more likely to show signs of frailty, including exhaustion, loss of muscle mass and other indications of declining health. T. Gondii has previously been associated with risk-taking behavior and mental illness.

Measuring skin water loss predicts anaphylaxis during food allergy tests

Measuring skin water loss during food allergy tests may help predict anaphylaxis and keep patients safe. The method aims to detect the life threatening reaction before epinephrine injections are necessary.

Connectivity scans could serve as brain 'blueprints' for adolescents, researchers find

Two new studies highlight how brain imaging can be used to predict and identify cognitive outcomes and psychiatric risk in young people.

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