Alzheimer’s crisis: Every 3.2 seconds, new patient emerges

ANKARA – Every 3.2 seconds, a new person is added to the more than 55 million Alzheimer’s patients worldwide, the World Health Organization (WHO) says. According to...

Oregon’s decriminalization of drugs has lessons for B.C.

Decriminalization of drugs is viewed as one tool to address the opioid crisis. British Columbia is the first Canadian province to decriminalize drugs and the work...

A COVID inquiry has been announced. But is COVID still a thing? Do I need a booster?

Today’s announcement of an independent inquiry into Australia’s COVID response will examine how we’ve handled the pandemic and how we could better prepare for the next...

Your unique body odor could identify who you are and provide insights into your health – all from the touch of a hand

From the aroma of fresh-cut grass to the smell of a loved one, you encounter scents in every part of your life. Not only are you...

Depression recovery can be hard to measure − new research on deep brain stimulation shows how objective biomarkers could help make treatment more precise

It can be challenging to create a treatment plan for depression. This is especially true for patients who aren’t responding to conventional treatments and are undergoing...

Alzheimer’s disease blood tests: here’s what they look for, and what they can tell you about your risk

Despite affecting 55 million people worldwide, Alzheimer’s disease still has no cure. But recent advancements in the field have seen a number of promising drugs that...

Breast cancer: new study reveals real risk of the disease if you have genetic mutation

In 2013, actress Angelina Jolie wrote an op-ed where she revealed she’d undergone a double mastectomy. Although Jolie didn’t have breast cancer, a genetic test had...

Medical gaslighting: when conditions turn out not to be ‘all in the mind’

Majority of leptospirosis cases in 2023 are male: DOH

MANILA – The majority or 87 percent of leptospirosis cases nationwide reported from Jan. 1 to Sept. 2 are males, an official of the Department of Health...

Who really benefits from private health insurance rebates? Not people who need cover the most

The Australian government spends A$6.7 billion a year on private health insurance rebates. These rebates are the government’s contribution towards the costs of individuals’ premiums. But...