A new study found that certain combinations of food additives are linked to a higher chance of developing type 2 diabetes. Experts discuss how to mitigate risk. Read More.
Breakthroughs in the science of autism are welcome after decades of stumbling in the dark, but perhaps a little not knowing is the best thing for children and parents. Read More.
There were 18,000 reports of the crime last year, but the actual number is probably much higher since victims can fear stigma and humiliation. Read More.
In a troubling revelation that might make you think twice before your next medical imaging appointment, University of California researchers have uncovered a startling link between those seemingly innocent CT scans and cancer. Their groundbreaking study suggests these common diagnostic tools could be responsible for a whopping 5% of all cancer diagnoses annually.
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Let's not ignore the urgent issue that's unfolding under the radar. Women across America are facing mental health challenges at alarming rates, yet many are suffering in silence. The latest research paints a stark picture: women are nearly twice as likely as men to experience common mental health disorders, with young women being particularly vulnerable.
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Sara, a fictional patient created to illustrate this medical advancement, walked into the dermatology clinic feeling nervous. With her fair skin and family history of skin cancer, these yearly checkups were important but always made her anxious.
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Over my decades as a psychiatrist, I've treated thousands of patients. Many come to me asking the same fundamental question: "Why must I suffer?" Today, I want to talk about Good Friday because no day in human history better answers this essential psychological question. Read More.
On a Saturday evening in September of 2024, Mae Helgeson arrived at Mayo Clinic in Rochester, her small body reeling from the trauma of a life-threatening accident. Although she was intubated and sedated, it didn't take long for the care team to learn what made this little girl special.
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Depression affects far more people than some may realize. Learn more about the types of depression, what it feels like, how to seek help, and more. Read More.
Knitted microtissues, seeded with stem cells and other precursor cells, may soon accelerate the healing process of different soft tissues in humans. The work is led by researchers at the Defense Fabric Discovery Center at MIT Lincoln Laboratory as well as the MIT Department of Mechanical Engineering. Read More.
Vitamin D deficiency directly causes erectile dysfunction by increasing superoxide and reducing protective SLPI levels, as shown in human tissue and animal models. Read More.
A modern Western diet, high in processed foods and low in whole plant-based foods, can contribute to chronic inflammation but switching to a traditional African diet, high in fiber and fermented foods, can help fight inflammation. Read More.
When we think about medical conditions, we often focus on common ones like diabetes, heart disease, or asthma. But there's a whole universe of diseases most people never hear about - rare diseases that affect millions worldwide yet remain largely invisible to the public eye.
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