Category: Health and Medicine

It’s a fact of life: not everyone ages the same way. Some people step into their 80s and 90s with…

Nearly a decade has passed since the Zika virus epidemic shook Brazil and alarmed the world. The virus, carried mainly…

Think back to your first big mistake behind the wheel of a car—maybe the day you got a speeding ticket.…

For millions of people worldwide, losing weight is not just about appearance—it is a matter of health and survival. Obesity…

When a person loses a limb, the body visibly changes, but the mind often refuses to let go. Amputees frequently…

For decades, scientists have sought to understand the complex biological roots of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—a condition that affects how…

Cancer diagnosis has always relied heavily on the trained eyes of pathologists, who examine stained tissue sections under a microscope,…

For decades, doctors have taught that high blood pressure—also known as hypertension—starts in the kidneys and blood vessels. The kidneys…

For decades, scientists have known that a special group of nerve cells, called TRPV1 vagal nociceptors, live inside the vagus…

Hidradenitis suppurativa (HS) is a skin condition that goes far beyond ordinary breakouts. It brings with it painful lumps, draining…

They say the eyes are the windows to the soul. But according to new research, they may also be windows…

For a few dozen people around the world, living with a rare immune disorder has meant facing a heightened risk…

Fasting has become one of the most talked-about health trends of the last decade. From intermittent fasting schedules to ketogenic…

Sepsis is one of the most feared words in modern medicine. It strikes quickly, spreads silently, and often overwhelms even…

When wildfires sweep across landscapes, the devastation is obvious—forests charred, homes destroyed, and skies painted in ominous shades of gray.…

Smartwatches are already powerful tools, tracking our steps, heart rate, and even sleep patterns. But imagine if they could go…

Imagine waking up one morning and realizing your coffee has lost its aroma, or the scent of fresh flowers no…

The balloons look harmless—pastel blue, pink, or yellow, floating gently above the hands of concertgoers. But instead of helium, they’re…

Scientists have uncovered a surprising connection between pancreatic cancer and dementia-like behavior inside cells. In groundbreaking new research, cells in…

For years, immunotherapy has promised a revolution in cancer treatment. By harnessing a patient’s own immune system, it has delivered…

Dementia is often thought of as a single devastating diagnosis, robbing people of memory, independence, and identity. But new research…

For families affected by Tay-Sachs and Sandhoff disease, two rare and fatal childhood disorders, hope has often felt like a…