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Blood proteins that may predict brain and cardiovascular health issues identified
Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have identified four proteins in…
Researchers detect signs of neuronal damage in the earliest stage of Huntington's disease
Before motor or cognitive impairments appear and before brain volume loss becomes evident, some individuals carrying the genetic mutation that…
Patient comfort with AI-driven health care hinges on provider oversight
More than half of patients (56%) are comfortable with artificial intelligence (AI) making diagnosis or treatment decisions when their health…
Experimental drug eliminates 75% of aggressive pancreatic tumors and enhances immune system memory
Many solid tumors, including many cancers of the pancreas, breast, colon and lung, protect themselves with a dense wall of…
Growing older in Japan: Gender and living arrangements linked to mental health
As traditional multigenerational households have become less common, increasing numbers of older adults are living alone or with only their…
People worry most about hormone-disrupting chemicals in food and drink, least in skin products, study finds
When it comes to hormone-disrupting chemicals, people worry most about what they eat and drink and least about what they…
Coffee appears to change how the gut functions
If you drink coffee regularly, it appears to alter not only your gut bacteria but also the physiology of the…
Video-assisted informed consent helps reduce decisional conflict in cancer patients
For patients undergoing gastric cancer surgery, informed consent (IC) can involve extensive information about surgical methods, complications, risks, benefits and…
Research challenges fusion for lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis
For adults with lumbar degenerative spondylolisthesis and symptomatic back or leg pain lasting at least three months, the addition of…
Autism advert crackdown: UK watchdog bans ads for “misleading” stem cell treatment
Advertisements from four companies related to stem cell treatments for autism in children have been banned by the UK advertising…
Why this year’s flu season could be hitting teens and young adults hard
At least 1.7 million cases of flu have been reported so far this year. Here's what experts are expecting for…
Cancer care: Scrap formal MDT meetings for routine patients, says major review
Formal multidisciplinary team meetings to plan NHS cancer care should not be automatic for every patient, a specialist review has…
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We must build infrastructure for a needs-based system of mental healthcare
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I’m going through perimenopause. What support can I get?
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Abdul El-Sayed: Who is America’s first epidemiologist senator?
“As an Arab-American, the likelihood of ever having the opportunity to vote for an Arab-American candidate for national office during…
How academic medicine can confront commercial determinants of health
Academic medicine bridges healthcare and academia, pursuing the dual aims of training medical professionals and advancing knowledge to improve health…
Keralam govt signs MoUs with 12 institutions to boost senior citizen welfare
Chief minister V D Satheesan has called for making the care and protection of senior citizens an integral part of…
Cleaner air during sleep may help manage blood sugar in prediabetics, study suggests
The study, published in the American Heart Journal, found that using portable filters to reduce exposure to air pollution during…
When a Gun Owner Shows Early Signs of Dementia
Public health experts are finding ways to encourage firearm safety practices for older adults who own guns, especially when there…
Nebraska Rushed Medicaid Work Rules. Then a Cancer Patient Was Told He’d Lost Coverage.
Nebraska budgeted $8.2 million for contractors to comply with Medicaid changes under President Donald Trump’s One Big Beautiful Bill Act.…
The Ultimate Adulting Task: Signing Up for Health Insurance
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Children among worst affected in Diwali firecracker burn cases
Eleven patients at AIIMS were admitted with major burn injuries, of whom four required ICU care. The remaining 31 patients…
Adult vaccination remains low; elderly miss cover against flu and shingles
A multicentre study of 4,998 people aged 60 and above across Chennai, Ballabgarh, Kolkata and Pune found only 1.4% had…
Pennsylvania measles cases surpass 1,500, state health department says
The number of measles cases in Pennsylvania reached 1,505 as of Monday, up 18 from the previous update on Friday,…
Alzheimer’s may have early warning signs outside the brain
A surprising discovery suggests that some early signs of Alzheimer’s disease may begin outside the brain. Using miniature laboratory systems…
Mental health
Doomscrolling Spiral: Why Bad News Feels Addictive
You open your phone to “just check what’s happening.” Ten minutes later, your chest feels tighter, your mood is darker, and your thumb is still scrolling…
Revenge Bedtime Procrastination: Delaying Sleep to “Steal Back” Time
You’re exhausted all day. You swear you’ll sleep early. Then night arrives and suddenly you’re scrolling, snacking, watching “one more episode,” or playing “one more round”…
Functional Freeze: You Look Fine, But Your Brain Won’t Start
You’re not lazy. You’re not “undisciplined.” You’re not broken. You’re just stuck in that strange state where you want to do the thing… but your brain…
Fitness & movement
Creatine Goes Mainstream: Why Women and Older Adults Are Using It, and How to Do It Safely
Creatine used to live in the “gym bro” corner of the internet. Now it is showing up everywhere because the conversation has changed. People are not only chasing…
Zone 2 Cardio for Fat Loss and Longevity: The “Easy” Workout That Changes Your Engine
Zone 2 cardio sounds almost too gentle to matter. You can breathe, you can talk, and you are not collapsing on the floor. That is exactly why it…
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“Skin Cycling” and Over-Exfoliation: The Thin Line Between Glow and Inflammation
Skin cycling became popular because it fixes a very common problem: people use too many actives too often. Over-exfoliation doesn’t always look…
Skin Care
Post-Inflammatory Hyperpigmentation (PIH) in Brown Skin: What Fades It Faster Without Triggering More Dark Spots
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Melasma Triggers: Heat, Visible Light, Hormones, and Why Sunscreen Alone Isn’t Enough
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Niacinamide, Vitamin C, and Acids Together: What You Can Combine vs What Causes Irritation
Most irritation isn’t because one ingredient is “bad.” It’s because you used too many good ingredients like they’re competing for attention. The…
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Retinoid Purge vs Irritant Dermatitis: How to Tell If It’s Normal or You’re Damaging Your Skin
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Hair Care
Low-Level Laser Therapy (LLLT) for Hair Loss: What Works, What’s Hype, and Timelines
LLLT is the “quiet” hair-loss treatment. No pills. No grease. No needles. Just consistent light exposure to the scalp using laser caps,…
Hair Care
Microneedling for Hair Regrowth: Real Evidence, Best Protocols, and Safety Red Flags
Microneedling for hair loss sits in that dangerous zone of the internet: enough real science to be promising, and enough DIY hype…
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Topical Finasteride vs Oral Finasteride: Effectiveness, Risk Trade-Offs, and Myths
Finasteride sits at the center of the hair-loss conversation because it targets the “why” behind pattern thinning, not just the symptoms. Oral…
