Medicine

The Impact of Exercise on Mental Health

Recent studies have shown that regular exercise can have a significant impact on mental health. Exercise has been found to reduce symptoms of depression, anxiety, and stress, while also improving self-esteem and cognitive function. The effects of exercise on mental…

The Potential of Peptides in Wellness and Beauty

Peptides, the tiny chains of amino acids, are making waves in the wellness and beauty industries for their potential to promote youthful well-being. These innovative compounds are revolutionizing the pursuit of longevity and vibrant health. One of the key benefits…

New Electronic Device Developed to Correct Walking Disorders in Advanced Parkinson’s Disease

Neuroscientists and neurosurgeons at the universities of Bordeaux, France, and Lausanne, Switzerland, together with the Swiss Federal Institute of Technology, have made a groundbreaking discovery in the field of Parkinson’s disease. They have developed an electronic device aimed at correcting…

Tracking Down Tuberculosis

Tracking Down Tuberculosis Improvements in screening and diagnosis could help to eradicate this curable disease. By Neil Savage Mireille Kamariza is working on an affordable test for tuberculosis. Credit: Faranak Emami/Samueli School of Engineering, UCLA Growing up in Burundi, a…

Sex Differences in Chronic Pain Development in Mice

New research has revealed potential differences in the way chronic pain develops and resolves in male and female mice, offering insights into future targeted treatments for humans. The study, conducted by a research team at the University of Alberta, focused…

The Significance of Medical Illustration in Medicine

Medical Illustration: Revealing the Unseen Medical illustrators play a crucial role in the field of medicine, using their artistic skills to communicate complex scientific concepts and educate healthcare professionals and the public. James A. Perkins, a Distinguished Professor of Medical…

Groundbreaking Study Reveals Potential Links Between Retinal OCT Images and Systemic Health

A recent study published in Science Translational Medicine has revealed groundbreaking findings on the potential links between retinal optical coherence tomography (OCT) images and systemic health. The study, conducted by Seyedeh Maryam Zekavat, Saman Doroodgar Jorshery, Franziska G. Rauscher, Katrin…

MHRA updates on study of risks associated with children born to men taking valproate

The Medicines and Healthcare products Regulatory Agency (MHRA) has provided an update on a new study regarding the risks associated with children born to men taking valproate. The new safety measures introduced in the UK are applicable to both male…

Study Shows Untrained Bystanders Can Administer Naloxone Within a Minute of Drone Delivery

An exciting new study has revealed that untrained bystanders can effectively administer naloxone to opioid overdose victims within a minute of a drone delivering the life-saving drug. The study, conducted by a team at Purdue University, involved 17 participants responding…

Stromal Cells in Prostate Cancer Metastasis

Stromal Cells May Help Predict Prostate Cancer Metastasis by Jim Schnabel, Cornell University Non-cancerous cells called stromal cells, which are found in and around prostate tumors, may be useful in assessing these tumors’ potential to spread, and may even be…