Health

Signals in the insula region, deep in the brain, can make people feel hot, tingly and nauseous.

Analysis of nearly 30,000 brain scans yields detailed timeline of how the brain matures — and hints at the consequences of disrupting it.

For teens, losing sleep night after night is more than a bad habit. It has major consequences as they grow into young adults.

Pancreatic cancer cells are remarkably good at doing one thing: growing. But new Texas A&M research suggests that two tiny molecules already present in the body may help slow them down.

As Nigeria reports its first case of Ebola, fears are growing that the epidemic that started in the Democratic Republic of Congo in May could be on the verge of becoming a bigger regional crisis.

Ear, nose and throat doctors explain why your nose gets raw and irritated during a cold, how to prevent it and the products that can soothe your nostrils and septum.

SUNU Health Nigeria has urged vigilance following the confirmation of an Ebola case in the FCT, advising citizens to follow preventive measures. Read More: https://punchng.com/ebola-firm-urges-vigilance-warns-against-misinformation/

Forgetting things here and there is common, but what’s normal and what’s not?

The virus prompts key changes to the brain’s innate immune cells, Colorado-based researchers have found.

New research suggests the same personality traits associated with toxic corporate leaders today may have been present at the very birth of global capitalism 400 years ago.

Far fewer than 10,000 steps can protect the heart and guard against early death and depression. But how many do you need to protect your brain?

Jacobey Severns, 27, believed he hurt his back while working, but as the pain increased, it gradually became more debilitating.

Nigeria’s first Ebola case in more than a decade has again drawn Uganda into reporting on the regional outbreak. But officials say it does not show that Ebola is circulating in Uganda. Nigeria confirmed on 20 October that a woman with recent travel history to Uganda had tested positive for Bundibugyo Ebola virus disease and was receiving treatment in isolation. Why it matters: It is the second recent imported case to

Lab studies have shown that psychedelics like psilocybin can lower inflammation and may be protective for a range of illnesses. Now, researchers are publishing some of the first data in humans that signals this holds potential for patients with neurodegenerat…

Genetic and proteomic analyses in human neurons and mouse models of Angelman syndrome (AS) show that loss of the ubiquitin ligase UBE3A leads to an overabundance of asparagine synthetase, and that this is linked with many AS phenotypes.

I've been writing exclusively about artificial intelligence for ten years. In 2022, there were only a handful of other journalists in the world exclusively dedicated to AI; now we number in the multiple thousands or more...

Rudolph Tanzi leads two efforts slated to get up to a combined $90 million from philanthropists, investors, and the federal government.

A buzzy new startup called Radical Numerics claims to have found a novel way to treat bacterial infections with AI, though questions abound.

Moderately cold temperatures have proven to effectively extend lifespan and delay age-related decline in animals. However, how cold temperatures trigger these beneficial effects at the molecular level has remained largely unclear.

Author summary Urogenital schistosomiasis remains a major public health problem in many parts of sub-Saharan Africa, yet current epidemiological data from Zambia are limited, particularly in peri-urban communities surrounding Lusaka. In this study, we assesse…

Background Preeclampsia (PE) with severe features threatens maternal and neonatal health. This study examined maternal and health–service factors associated with severe features and compared maternal and neonatal outcomes in Thailand. Methods This case–cont…

Compare hard-boiled eggs and cottage cheese for heart health. Learn about protein, cholesterol, sodium and tips for a heart-healthy eating.