A new study published by researchers from the University of Chicago and the University of Pennsylvania estimates that the slow rollout of COVID-19 booster shots...
How Israeli Scientists Are Exploring New Ways to Heal Childhood Trauma
Childhood trauma is a serious issue that affects millions of people around the world. Traumatic events such as abuse, neglect, violence, or loss can have lasting...
How to Treat Melanin-Rich Skin: A New Course by Dermalogica
Dermalogica, a leading professional skin care brand, has launched a new course on treating melanin-rich skin, which aims to bridge the gap in skin inclusivity...
How a gut microbe can help cope with stress, new study reveals
A new study has found that a specific type of bacteria in the gut, called Lactobacillus, can help the body deal with stress and prevent...
New technique enables rapid detection of genetic changes in malaria parasites
Scientists have developed a new technique to rapidly and reliably detect genetic changes in malaria parasites in Ghana, using just a gaming laptop and a...
UK Biobank releases world’s largest genetic data set for health research
UK Biobank, a biomedical database that contains extensive information from half a million volunteers, has announced the release of new data from whole genome sequencing...
Gene therapy shows promise for rare and hereditary diseases
Researchers have developed a new therapy that can potentially treat rare and hereditary diseases that affect the brain and other organs. The therapy involves using...
How an Israeli startup is using avatars to help people with PTSD
Post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) is a mental health condition that affects millions of people around the world who have experienced or witnessed a traumatic event....
How TV Shows Mislead You About Nutrition
TV shows are a great source of entertainment, but they are not always accurate when it comes to nutrition. Many popular shows have spread false...
Magic Pills Are Coming: How Synthetic Psilocybin Could Revolutionize Mental Health Treatment
Psilocybin, the active compound in magic mushrooms, has been shown to have promising effects on various mental health conditions, such as depression, anxiety, addiction, and...
Study reveals surprising trends in non-diabetic adults’ use of artificial sweeteners in Brazil
A recent study published in the journal Nutrients has revealed some surprising trends in the consumption of artificial sweeteners among non-diabetic adults in Brazil. The...
Pigeon virus linked to fatal brain disease in young leukemia patient
A rare and deadly neurological disease was caused by a pigeon virus in a young leukemia patient, according to a case report published in the...
How hypertension affects mortality in elderly people: a new study
A new study published in the journal Clinical Interventions in Aging has explored the factors that affect mortality in elderly hypertensive patients. The study, conducted...
How a Rare Tumor in the Gut Can Cause Serious Problems: A Case Report
A team of doctors from the University of Texas Medical Branch has published a case report of a patient with chronic inflammatory fibroid polyps (CIFP),...
How Elderly People in Al-Ahsa, Saudi Arabia, Maintain a Healthy Lifestyle During Aging
A recent study published in Cureus, an online peer-reviewed medical journal, explored the awareness and practices of healthy lifestyle among elderly population in Al-Ahsa, Saudi...
What parents should know about breath-holding spells in children
Breath-holding spells are episodes where a child involuntarily stops breathing, usually after a strong emotion such as anger, frustration, pain, or fear. They can cause...