Why do we get a buzz from being in large groups at festivals, jubilees and other public events? According to the social brain hypothesis, its because the human brain specifically evolved to support s… [+5803 chars]
A spike in flu cases across the country, along with another COVID-19 surge, is leaving more people vulnerable to catching some form of diseaseespecially those who aren't vaccinated. And although the… [+3890 chars]
The positive results of a new vaccine have raised hopes of a cure for pancreatic cancer. One of the deadliest cancers with limited treatment options, the survival rate of pancreatic cancer patients i… [+10136 chars]
Investigators from Rutgers Cancer Institute of New Jersey, New Jerseys only National Cancer Institute-Designated Comprehensive Cancer Center, led a collaborative study to examine the patterns of drug… [+3398 chars]
Known as normal pressure hydrocephalus (NPH), it has similar symptoms of dementia. These include:• Memory loss• Poor balance• Bladder issues• Mood changes• Depression• Falling• Difficulty responding… [+1031 chars]
Self-care became a thing during the COVID pandemic. It isnt that nobody thought about it or did anything about it before then. People have been working on developing healthy habits for decades. As me… [+8117 chars]
Covid lockdowns didn't make us fatter, researchers now say. Instead, academics claim society's waistline may have bulged less than expected during the pandemic. In the year before the virus struck,… [+4155 chars]
Thomas Albini, MD: The second case I wanted to share with you today is a case of episodic blurry vision in both eyes. This is a 54-year-old man I met long ago, referred by a retina specialist for wha… [+4262 chars]
Millions of people take vitamins daily to help maintain overall health, but not all will have a positive effect if taken at the wrong time of day, according to experts. There's several vitamins that … [+2547 chars]
Children who are obese are more prone to dementia decades later, according to new research. It increases the risk of cognitive decline in middle age, which can lead to full-blown dementia. The find… [+2588 chars]
