In the future, treating depression might involve a quick brain scan to identify the most effective therapy for each individual. An analysis of brain activity during rest and while performing specific tasks, conducted…
Nikki-Anne Wilson, UNSW Sydney What’s the difference? is a new editorial product that explains the similarities and differences between commonly confused health and medical terms, and why they matter. Changes in thinking and…
Individuals with high blood pressure face a heightened risk of cognitive impairment, including dementia. However, recent findings from a study conducted by researchers at Wake Forest University School of Medicine offer promising news:…
A new study from Lund University in Sweden suggests that tattoos could be a risk factor for lymphoma, a type of cancer in the lymphatic system. This revelation underscores the need for further…
In a bold and sensational video, a US-based bioengineering startup called BrainBridge has unveiled plans to develop a revolutionary “head transplant system.” The company’s ambitious claims have sparked intense debate within the medical…
For many people, nightmares are an unpleasant but occasional occurrence. However, new research suggests that for some individuals living with autoimmune disorders such as lupus, nightmares can be an early warning sign that…
For those who have experienced the gripping terror of a panic attack, the symptoms are all too familiar – overwhelming fear, sweaty palms, shortness of breath, and a racing heartbeat. These episodes, which…
Sanjay Sisodiya, UCL and Mark Maslin, UCL Climate change is making the symptoms of certain brain conditions worse, our new review has found. Conditions that can worsen as temperature and humidity rise include…
In a stunning medical breakthrough, a deaf baby girl has regained her hearing after receiving an experimental gene therapy treatment as part of a clinical trial. Eighteen-month-old Opal Sandy, from Oxfordshire in the…
Prof. Shani Stern, leading a study at the University of Haifa, has revealed genetic variations in schizophrenia among discordant monozygotic twins, shedding light on potential treatment avenues. In cases where only one of…