YOUR Questions Answered on Phototherapy
CAN’T DO THIS IN A GYM! YOUR Questions Answered on Phototherapy Red light therapy is everywhere, from at-home masks to celebrity routines. But does it work, and what does the science say about various applications, including…
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Exercise-induced increases in “liver function tests” in a healthy adult male: Is there a knowledge gap in primary care? – see link from National Library of Medicine…
Exercise-induced increases in “liver function tests” in a healthy adult male: Is there a knowledge gap in primary care? - see link from National Library of Medicine…
Iron is an essential mineral that supports oxygen transport, energy production, and overall cellular function in the human body.
Iron is an essential mineral that supports oxygen transport, energy production, and overall cellular function in the human body. Biological Role of Iron Iron is a critical component of hemoglobin,…
News in Context
News in Context 1440 brings you the knowledge and context behind recent intriguing stories: FDA approved a drug to treat the root cause of narcolepsy this month, and researchers are…
Posted byDina Fine MaronMay 12
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Scientists Reveal Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others
Scientists Reveal Why Mosquitoes Bite Some People More Than Others HEALTH 17 June 2026 By ISABELLE CORTES, AFP Add ScienceAlert on Google mosquito biting someone, silhouette (LWA/Getty Images) Ever felt…
NIH’s All of Us Research Program is now the largest integrated genomics and health database in the world
NIH's All of Us Research Program is now the largest integrated genomics and health database in the world Data from more than 747,000 participants is now available to scientists, powering…
Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease
Louisiana man becomes first in region functionally cured of sickle cell disease Daniel Cressy, 23, says path leading to completion of curative gene therapy is his ‘greatest blessing’ Ramon Antonio…
Robotic exoskeleton could redefine how stroke survivors relearn to walk
Robotic exoskeleton could redefine how stroke survivors relearn to walk First-of-its-kind intervention improved range of motion and muscle activation June 17, 2026 | By Amanda Morris Robotic exoskeleton therapy The…
When the ability to smell goes away
Search ESPAÑOL Menu CREDIT: ISTOCK.COM / DESIGN CELLS HEALTH & DISEASE When the ability to smell goes away Disturbances in this critical sense are often linked to problems with brain…
Phantom limbs 101
Phantom limbs 101 Phantom limbs are vivid, varied sensations that people may feel in body parts that are no longer present. Experienced by the majority of amputees, these errant feelings…
What Your Handwriting May Signal About Cognitive Decline, Say Researchers
What Your Handwriting May Signal About Cognitive Decline, Say Researchers What Your Handwriting May Signal About Cognitive Decline, Say Researchers JACQUES JULIEN/GETTY IMAGES BY Alex Vance PUBLISHED ON May 27,…
Stress Stinks
Stress Stinks A stress primer Stress is our body's physical or behavioral response to events that alter our homeostasis, or the internal balance required for life under normal circumstances. When…
Inflammation 101
Inflammation 101 Inflammation is the immune system's response to any perceived injury, whether it's an infection, irritant, or physical harm like a broken bone. With a surge of proteins and…
Autoimmune diseases, explained
Autoimmune diseases, explained The body's immune system sometimes targets its own cells and tissues, resulting in over 100 distinct conditions known as autoimmune diseases. They include Type 1 diabetes, rheumatoid…
Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows
Smart drug that strips cancer cells of ‘invisibility cloak’ can shrink tumours by 30%, trial shows Experimental tablet produces encouraging results in patients with world’s most common forms of disease…
Inside Europe’s largest Copper Age tomb, children’s bones expose an ancient health crisis hidden for 5,000 years
Inside Europe's largest Copper Age tomb, children's bones expose an ancient health crisis hidden for 5,000 years by Sandee Oster, Phys.org edited by Sadie Harley, reviewed by Robert Egan Editors'…
Hepatitis B Breakthrough
Hepatitis B Breakthrough An experimental drug for chronic hepatitis B has cleared detectable virus levels in about one in five patients, according to a study released yesterday. The result raises…
AI Model Links Tumor Mutations to Treatment Response
AI Model Links Tumor Mutations to Treatment Response Model uses tumor DNA to predict immunotherapy and chemotherapy outcomes across multiple cancers DNA strand and cancer cells This illustration shows a…
Memory decline after menopause linked to loss of estrogen production in brain tissue
Memory decline after menopause linked to loss of estrogen production in brain tissue Preclinical study findings may help explain why women are at higher risk for Alzheimer’s disease Media Information…
What’s West Nile virus?
What's West Nile virus? West Nile virus primarily affects birds and is spread via mosquito bites. Yet the virus can make the jump to humans when infected mosquitoes bite us.…
A bite-sized mosquito explanation
A bite-sized mosquito explanation Mosquitoes kill more people than any other animal in the world: about 760,000 people annually. Though there are more than 3,500 species of mosquitoes, and only…
Heatstroke, explained
Heatstroke, explained Heatstroke is when the body's internal temperature has climbed to 104°F or higher for a sustained period, and the body has lost its ability to cool itself. Without…
Want to Avoid Having a Picky Eater? Start Exposing Your Kids to Veggies Super Early—in the Womb
Want to Avoid Having a Picky Eater? Start Exposing Your Kids to Veggies Super Early—in the Womb In a new study, 3-year-olds who were repeatedly exposed to the taste of…
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar by helping absorb it into cells
Insulin is a hormone that controls blood sugar by helping absorb it into cells Blood sugar levels increase after a meal when the body starts turning food into usable fuel—sugars,…
The Mysterious 20th-Century Disease That Left People Frozen Inside Their Own Bodies
The Mysterious 20th-Century Disease That Left People Frozen Inside Their Own Bodies For years, sometimes decades, victims remained conscious but completely unable to move, trapped like living statues. By Logan…
People who contracted the “kissing disease” virus —Epstein-Barr—had a roughly 32-fold increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis.
People who contracted the "kissing disease" virus —Epstein-Barr—had a roughly 32-fold increased risk of developing multiple sclerosis. —A 2022 Harvard-led study published in Science
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD in kidsHealthline | Nancy Schimelpfening.
Antidepressant use during pregnancy not linked to autism, ADHD in kids Healthline | Nancy Schimelpfening. In an analysis of 37 existing studies, totaling more than 600,000 pregnancies with antidepressant use…
What is multiple sclerosis?
What is multiple sclerosis? Multiple sclerosis is a chronic autoimmune condition in which the immune system mistakenly targets and breaks down the protective coating of nerve cells, called the myelin…
Autism 101
Autism 101 Autism spectrum disorder is a neurodevelopmental condition affecting interactions with others, communication, behavior, and how people learn. It can be diagnosed at any age, but its symptoms often…
Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults
Shingles vaccine may slow biological aging in older adults Laine Bergeson January 20, 2026 Adult (non-flu) Vaccines woman getting vaccinated Jacob Wackerhausen / iStock In addition to helping protect against…
Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves
Millions of Aging Americans Are Facing Dementia by Themselves By Judith Graham Oct. 15, 2024 Republish Denise Baker, a senior woman, works at a pottery wheel in a ceramics studio…
Visualize the difference between a healthy brain and one with Alzheimer’s
Visualize the difference between a healthy brain and one with Alzheimer's The brain has three main parts—the cerebrum, brain stem, and cerebellum—each combining to control the entirety of the body's…
Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women
Poor Sleep Tied to Alzheimer’s Risk in Older Women Woman in bed managing night sweats. Improving sleep could become a target for future Alzheimer’s prevention strategies, particularly for women at…
What are the benefits of aerobic exercise?
What are the benefits of aerobic exercise? Medically reviewed by Daniel Bubnis, M.S., NASM-CPT, NASE Level II-CSS — Written by Aaron Kandola on November 23, 2019 Benefits for the body…
How does diet impact brain health? Alzheimer’s Association shares nutrition tips with cognitive function in mind.
How does diet impact brain health? Alzheimer's Association shares nutrition tips with cognitive function in mind. By Emily Mae Czachor May 13, 2026 / 10:00 AM EDT / CBS News…
Wearable polygraph detects hidden stress
Wearable polygraph detects hidden stress The body can notice stress before the conscious brain — and that’s no lie May 13, 2026 | By Amanda Morris The purple wearable polygraph…
World’s First Dentist
World's First Dentist The earliest known dental procedure dates back 59,000 years and was conducted by a Neanderthal, a new study reveals. Explore images of the tooth here. Archaeologists discovered…
8-Second Breathing Exercise for When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night
8-Second Breathing Exercise for When You Wake Up in the Middle of the Night In TODAY.com’s Expert Tip of the Day, a sleep medicine doctor shares an 8-second trick to…
Walking Slower? Why Your Ears, Not Your Knees, Might Be the Problem
Walking Slower? Why Your Ears, Not Your Knees, Might Be the Problem Apple’s hearing study used real-world data from more than 57,000 iPhone users to make an important health connection…
Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer
Personalized vaccine shows promise against aggressive brain cancer Participants in early clinical trial had increased immune response, slowed tumor progression by Mark Reynolds•May 12, 2026 Patient and doctor looking at…
3-year-old with rare disease helps raise $500K for inclusive playground
3-year-old with rare disease helps raise $500K for inclusive playground "Life is hard but life is also wonderful," said Bedford's mom, Hollie Erickson. ByYi-Jin Yu via GMA logo May 12,…
What does estrogen do for males?
What does estrogen do for males? Estrogen seems to play important roles in males. This is mainly apparent because low or high levels of the hormone can cause issues. In…
A primer on hormone replacement therapy
A primer on hormone replacement therapy Hormone replacement therapy uses medication to supplement hormone production in the human body. The vast majority of HRT is for menopause symptoms. It's used…
Menopause 101
Menopause 101 Menopause is defined as when a woman has gone 12 consecutive months without menstruating. This occurs naturally when the ovaries reduce their production of estrogen and progesterone. Menopause…
Promising HIV Treatment
Promising HIV Treatment Researchers are due to present a report today finding that a single infusion of HIV-fighting molecules could suppress the incurable virus to undetectable levels. Modeled after a…
Pregnancy, explained
Pregnancy, explained Pregnancy is the roughly 280-day journey from conception to birth that powers the continuation of the human species. After sperm meets egg and the resulting blastocyst embeds in…
Attenborough at 100
Attenborough at 100 Sir David Attenborough, the British broadcaster and natural historian whose nature documentaries transformed how audiences see the natural world, turns 100 today. Born in 1926, Attenborough was…
Why Critical Thinking Should Be Part of Your Wellness Practice
Why Critical Thinking Should Be Part of Your Wellness Practice The skill is closely correlated with creativity, memory and satisfaction. In the AI era, it's crucial that you protect it.…
