Imagine a health condition that leads to the death of up to one-quarter of those hospitalized with it. It’s a condition that can convert a independent...
MANILA – Cataract is one of the major causes of visual impairment among Filipinos, with 1.18 million or 1.06 percent of the population suffering from it, the...
During the long seafaring voyages of the 15th and 16th centuries, a period known as the Age of Discovery, sailors reported experiencing visions of sublime foods...
Scientific studies and media coverage are rife with warnings on how sugar, carbohydrates, saturated fat and lack of exercise contribute to obesity. And tens of millions...
ANKARA – Australia launched the world’s first preventative DNA screening for cancer and heart disease risk, the Australian Monash University announced. The project launched by the Monash...
Until recently, polio had only been detected in a handful of countries, thanks to global eradication efforts. But this year’s polio alerts in the United States,...
The occurrence of mental health conditions and neurological disorders among people recovering from COVID has been a concern since early in the pandemic. Several studies have...
A scientist-cum-detective has presented evidence that images used to support the case for amyloid protein being the main protagonist in Alzheimer’s disease appear to have been...
With the recent sudden death of former rugby league coach and player Paul Green, conversations about the mental health of elite coaching staff are paramount. Our...
Mishal ibrahim/unsplash, CC BY-SA There’s some pretty bad advice out there for families impacted by alcohol and other drug use. Some of it not only doesn’t...