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The potent emerald-green blend of wormwood, green anise and fennel, known as "the Green Fairy," was once celebrated by French society, including artists from Baudelaire to Van Gogh. By the early 1900s, France consumed more absinthe than the rest of the world put together. Yet within decades, it was banned and deemed a "national poison."

Persistent barriers are still hindering drug development for a host of menopause symptoms.

Immunization rates for measles dropped in every region of B.C. between 2015 and 2024 for children seven and under, a CBC News analysis found.

AHI urges farmers to be vigilant for BVD ahead of breeding season - 08 April 2026

New treatment option offers potential to reduce repeat surgeries

Modern technology is a total blessing until you’re a Golden Retriever trying to figure out how your dad shrank down to the size of a laptop screen in this new video. Stella is currently the most confu...

This study investigates the effectiveness of a chitosan-based edible coating enriched with sea buckthorn (Hippophae rhamnoides L.) oil (HrEO) in extending the shelf life and preserving the quality of refrigerated fish fillets. In line with the increasing interest in natural preservation strategies, HrEO—characterized by its high antioxidant capacity—was incorporated into a chitosan (Ch) matrix to develop a bioactive coating formulation. The coated fillets were stored at + 4 °C, and their quality was assessed over 12 days through microbiological (total aerobic mesophilic bacteria, lactic acid bacteria, psychrotrophic bacteria, yeast–mold, Enterobacteriaceae), chemical (TVB‑N, TBA, pH), and sensory analyses. The HrEO + Ch coating exhibited a pronounced inhibitory effect on microbial growth, particularly by reducing total aerobic mesophilic bacteria counts. Compared to the control and Ch-only treatments, the HrEO + Ch application extended the shelf life by approximately 8% and 4%, corresponding to an estimated 3‑day improvement. Additionally, the incorporation of HrEO positively influenced the colour attributes and sensory acceptance of the fillets, enhancing their overall visual and organoleptic quality. These findings highlight the potential of HrEO-enriched chitosan coatings as an effective natural preservation strategy for maintaining the freshness and consumer appeal of fish fillets during chilled storage.

A test using artificial intelligence to analyze data from a vaginal swab detected endometrial cancer with near-perfect accuracy, per a study.

A study in JAMA found that many patients are not receiving genetic sequencing, which can often greatly improve a person's chances of survival. Patients with a low income, Medicare or Medicaid coverage, and those of Black or Hispanic ethnicity were less likely to receive sequencing. Also, advocates worry New York may be rolling back Medicaid coverage of biomarker precision testing.

Implantable islet cells can survive in the body for at least 3 months, producing enough insulin to control blood sugar levels, research shows.