Health

Alzheimer's disease may look similar from one person to another even when different biological processes are driving the damage, according to a new study led by researchers at the University of California, Irvine.

A deadly fungus is spreading rapidly across the globe, raising alarm among health experts as treatment options remain limited.

Health officials in Ntungamo are calling for renewed HIV prevention, testing and treatment efforts after the district recorded a 6.7 percent prevalence rate.

A Golden Retriever becomes a little girl's playful shadow as he follows her around during a fun-filled moment.

Green tea is packed with antioxidants that may help support healthier skin. Dietitians and dermatologists explain why it’s the best tea to sip.

Brain fog has become an important part of the conversation for many conditions, including perimenopause and hypothyroidism.

Using data from 2,621 individuals across 20 years of their lifetime, this analysis sheds light on how protein marker profiles change over time and how this change is related to physiological function, as a tool to monitor ageing and develop personalized risk …

A person’s rigid attempts to avoid anxious feelings might increase their likelihood of developing an anxiety disorder. New research suggests that learning to accept and adapt to psychological distress could be a key component in treating mental health conditi…

Trimethoprim-sulfamethoxazole is associated with more risk for treatment failure than nitrofurantoin in menopausal women with urinary tract infections.

Scientists know exercise is an important factor in getting a good night's sleep, but it's unclear which types of exercise have the greatest effects.

A nano-emulsion that delivers the gut microbial metabolite 3,4-dihydroxybenzoic acid in a prodrug form enhances T cell stemness and boosts the efficacy of immunotherapy approaches in different murine cancer models.

Burundi has become one of the world’s highest-performing countries in exclusive breastfeeding, and its success is reshaping the global conversation on maternal and child health. As WHO and UNICEF push a new investment case for breastfeeding, the country is emerging as evidence that strong health systems, workplace policies, and public investment can transform outcomes. … The post Burundi’s breastfeeding success is be

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In a world first, scientists led by a team from Stanford University have created 16 viable viruses that do not exist in nature and were designed by AI. Their experiment, which is published in Science, could help in the fight against superbugs by allowing rese…

Sunscreen can protect your skin, but as temperatures rise, should we look to European approaches to stay safer during the sunny season?

Researchers compared cortisol patterns in frequent cannabis users and non-users. Users had higher cortisol levels upon awakening, though the cortisol awakening response was similar between groups.

A Golden Retriever named Skylar is growing up beside Dev’s little boy in the sweetest video shared by @skylars.the.limit. The golden dog and the toddler move...

After Jaylin Dozier was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes at 14, the family adopted Barkley, an excitable dog who is obsessed with balls and can smell cancer.

GLP-1s are known for weight loss. A physician reviews 7 evidence-backed benefits, from kidney and liver disease to sleep apnea, addiction, clots and cancer progression.

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