New discovery may aid in early detection of rare genetic disease
Virginia Tech researchers discovered an indication hidden in the brain that may help doctors identify children suffering from a rare genetic disease earlier. Their findings
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Silencing a specific brain circuit can prevent and reverse chronic pain
A neural circuit hidden in an understudied region of the brain plays a critical role in turning temporary pain into pain that can last months
Purdue researchers discover new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer
A Purdue University team led by Kyle Cottrell has discovered a new therapeutic target for triple-negative breast cancer.
Antibody-producing plasma cells shape effectiveness of PD-1 immunotherapy
Scientists at the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have identified an important immune response that helps explain why some cancer patients benefit from
MRI measures of glymphatic activity may improve noninvasive intracranial hypertension diagnosis
A new study led by investigators from Mass General Brigham shows that a brain waste- “clean-up” system is influenced by intracranial pressure.
Woman ‘took own life after benefits cut in error’
A coroner wrote to the DWP to express her concerns after the death of Tamara Logan in Tameside.
The clock is ticking for my five-year-old son with dementia
Tammy McDaid describes how she had a panic attack after waking up on Tate’s birthday.
‘I was diagnosed with OCD at 10′. Here’s how to spot the signs’
Most of us will have intrusive thoughts at some point. Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney explains when you should seek help.
It’s a madhouse! Public health under the heirs to Lysenko (and Dr. Zaius) in 2025
As 2025 barrels towards its depressing conclusion, I look back at the damage federal science and medicine have sustained thus far under Tweety McTreason and
India says it has contained Nipah virus outbreak as some Asian countries ramp up health screenings
Indian authorities have contained a Nipah virus outbreak after confirming two cases in eastern West Bengal state
Historic Strike Involving Thousands of Oregon Healthcare Workers Comes to an End
This is a MedPage Today story. A strike involving nearly 5,000 healthcare workers at Providence Health in Oregon, which began Jan. 10, has come to
‘What if I just started shouting?’ – when to worry about intrusive thoughts
Dr Nina Higson-Sweeney, who was diagnosed with OCD when she was 10, explains when you should seek help.
Report: Nitrous oxide found effective as major depression treatment
Results of a new study show that patients with major depressive order who have not been helped by antidepressants could benefit from nitrous oxide.
Pancreatic and ‘skinny fat’ linked to brain health risks
The effect of obesity on brain health may depend not only on how much fat is in the body, but also on the areas of