Category: Medical

By tapping into the brain’s fear circuits just moments after trauma, scientists may have found a fast-acting, female-specific way to stop PTSD before it starts. In the complex aftermath of…

Walk down any grocery store aisle, and you’re surrounded by brightly packaged convenience foods, from creamy desserts to bubbly diet sodas. Behind those tempting labels, however, lies a hidden cocktail…

In a groundbreaking study published in Nature Communications, researchers have unveiled a potential game-changer in the ongoing battle against long COVID—a novel antiviral compound that has successfully prevented the development…

For centuries, the question of what gives rise to conscious experience has fascinated philosophers, scientists, and laypeople alike. Is awareness born solely in the ripples of our cerebral cortex, or…

In today’s digital age, smartphones are not just tools—we carry them like extensions of ourselves. Whether you’re commuting, eating, or even brushing your teeth, chances are your phone isn’t far…

In the world of neuroscience, where each breakthrough feels like one step forward and two steps back, a recent development out of Northwestern University is offering a rare and thrilling…

In today’s rapidly interconnected world, infectious diseases have become an ever-growing threat, amplifying concerns for global health and economic stability. The outbreak of the coronavirus pandemic demonstrated the devastating and…

As we age, it’s not just our skin that wrinkles or our joints that become stiffer. Our bones, too, undergo significant changes—changes that are often subtle but impactful, causing our…

In a groundbreaking study conducted by Florida State University College of Medicine and the University of Montpellier, a surprising conclusion emerged: older adults who were divorced or never married had…

A near-death experience (NDE) is an extraordinary event that many people report encountering when they are on the verge of death or experience a life-threatening event. These experiences are deeply…

Chronic pain remains one of the most complex and elusive health issues, afflicting millions worldwide. It is often difficult to treat, with many existing therapies providing only limited relief. However,…

Chronic kidney disease (CKD) has become a global health crisis, affecting approximately 15% of the world’s population and ranking as the ninth leading cause of death worldwide. Despite advancements in…

Neurons are the powerhouse cells in the brain, responsible for transmitting electrical signals that govern every thought, emotion, and action. For decades, scientists have believed that once neurons develop from…

In a groundbreaking development, researchers at the Institute of Automation of the Chinese Academy of Sciences have designed a compact, battery-powered brain stimulation device capable of delivering therapeutic magnetic pulses…

The mammalian immune system is often lauded for its extraordinary ability to recognize and combat harmful invaders like viruses, bacteria, and even cancer cells. However, there are more subtle, yet…

Psoriatic disease, which includes psoriasis and psoriatic arthritis, is a chronic inflammatory condition that affects millions of people worldwide. Psoriasis primarily impacts the skin, causing red, scaly patches, while psoriatic…

For decades, surgery has been considered the cornerstone of treatment for early-stage breast cancer. However, groundbreaking new research from The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center suggests that for…

The human brain is an intricate network of neurons, constantly exchanging chemical messages that govern thought, memory, movement, and emotion. At the core of this communication lies glutamate, one of…

For most people, infections seem like short-lived battles—pathogens invade, the immune system responds, and either the infection is cleared or medical intervention helps control it. But in reality, the human…

Vision loss caused by retinal degeneration has long been considered irreversible. Diseases such as age-related macular degeneration (AMD) and retinitis pigmentosa lead to the progressive death of light-sensitive cells in…