Category: Health

Burnout and chronic fatigue carry a substantial economic cost and pose serious risks in professions where alertness is critical.

A new map of a brain circuit specific to chronic pain suggests a promising route to treatment for the roughly 60 million Americans living with

Why do some species live for only weeks while others survive for centuries? Researchers at the Leibniz Institute on Aging – Fritz Lipmann Institute (FLI)

Having higher levels of vitamin D in the blood in middle age is associated with lower levels of tau protein in the brain, which is

Bad medicine, bad laws, bad choice The post Legislative Alchemy: “Naturopathic Doctor” licensing is bad medicine for Florida first appeared on Science-Based Medicine.

Researchers at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) have identified a novel, highly potent opioid that shows potential as a therapy for both pain and

For decades, multiple sclerosis research has focused on myelin, the insulation around the brain’s wiring. Scientists paid less attention to another loss that was happening

Perinatal depression, which occurs during pregnancy or in the period after childbirth, is one of the most common mental health conditions experienced by women.

The Welsh Ambulance Service said newly qualified paramedics would not be offered roles this year due to “financial and operational issues”.

Social club the Secret Life of Dads aims to provide a safe space for dads to bond with each other, and to learn skills to

Researchers from the Icahn School of Medicine at Mount Sinai have discovered a molecular switch in neurons that limits the regrowth of damaged axonal fibers.

A team from UNIGE has designed a molecular system that distinguishes and neutralizes cancer cells with unprecedented precision, paving the way for autonomous, self-regulating drugs.

Study shows reusable masks may leach harmful metals into aquatic environments, emphasizing the environmental risks of metal nanoparticles in manufacturing.

If you develop Alzheimer’s disease, you not only lose your sense of time, but you also lose your sense of place. Could time and place