Tumors are made up of many types of cells, both cancerous and benign. The specific complexity of the cells inside brain tumors has been a trademark of the disease, one that makes treatment extremely … [+3277 chars]
Adults over 50 who have had COVID-19 are more likely to experience a shingles outbreak, according to new research. A study published in the journal Open Forum Infectious Diseases last month looked a… [+2524 chars]
Every 30 seconds, a leg is amputated somewhere in the world due to diabetes. These patients often suffer from neuropathy, a loss of sensation in the lower extremities, and are therefore unable to det… [+2846 chars]
THE NEW YORK TIMES – LIFE/STYLE – When Jennifer Heisz was in grad school, she borrowed a friend’s old, rusty bike – and ended up redirecting her career. At the time, she was studying cognitive neuros… [+5737 chars]
Background Public health agencies have raised concern about a possible increase in severe acute hepatitis of unknown etiology in children. This was initially triggered by reports of 13 cases present… [+26424 chars]
Countries across the Western Pacific Region are continuing efforts to reach people in vulnerable, at-risk groups with vaccines to protect them against severe illness and death from coronavirus diseas… [+5737 chars]
Bipolar disorder describes a mental condition characterised by extreme mood swings. In this piece, The PUNCH highlights the symptoms, causes, and other things to know about bipolar disorder. Sympto… [+1558 chars]
Do you like kimchi? Personally, I eat it by the jar. That spicy, salty, fermented cabbage always gives my gut a zing. Perhaps, according to a new study, it has also been changing my mind. A team of… [+4880 chars]
Remarks by Bayer executive Stefan Oelrich in 2021 have been shared on social media to spread the false allegation that COVID-19 mRNA vaccines are a form of gene therapy. Contrary to claims online, Oe… [+4098 chars]
London researchers are uncovering a potential culprit behind long COVID symptoms, using lung imaging to analyze microscopic abnormalities that may trigger its lingering effects. Olympic gold-medali… [+5695 chars]
A diabetes diagnosis can be a life-altering reality. Whether it is type 1 diabetes, where the body does not make any insulin at all, or type 2 diabetes, when the pancreas makes some insulin but not e… [+4701 chars]
