Category: 6. Health

  • Diagnostic dilemma: A rare condition caused a man to get ‘scales’ on his hands whenever he washed them

    Diagnostic dilemma: A rare condition caused a man to get ‘scales’ on his hands whenever he washed them

    The patient: A man in his 20s in China

    The symptoms: A man went to the dermatology department of a hospital after experiencing an array of symptoms for about three years. When he submerged his hands in water, such as during hand-washing, the…

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  • With ‘much earlier kind of rise in cases,’ Waterloo region sees spike in flu cases and hospitalizations

    With ‘much earlier kind of rise in cases,’ Waterloo region sees spike in flu cases and hospitalizations

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    Waterloo region is seeing…

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  • Some of your cells are not genetically yours — what can they tell us about life and death?

    Some of your cells are not genetically yours — what can they tell us about life and death?

    Hidden Guests: Migrating Cells and How the New Science of Microchimerism is Redefining Human Identity Lise Barnéoud, transl. Bronwyn Haslam Greystone Books (2025)

    The chimaera of Greek mythology was “an evil creature with a lion’s head, a…

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  • NHS England » NHS in ‘calmer waters but not out of danger’ yet as winter viruses still circulating

    NHS England » NHS in ‘calmer waters but not out of danger’ yet as winter viruses still circulating

    Flu cases have begun to steady but hospital cases still surpassed 3,000 in the week before Christmas, a slight fall on the week before, according to new figures published today.

    Thanks in part to NHS staff ramping up…

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  • New year, new gym injuries

    New year, new gym injuries

    As Christmas fades into memory, many of us turn our attention to the new year and the promise of a fresh start. For millions of people, that means joining a gym in the hope of exercising more and improving their health.

    In the UK alone,…

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  • Campaign aims to help smokers in Portsmouth find happiness – Portsmouth City Council

    1. Campaign aims to help smokers in Portsmouth find happiness  Portsmouth City Council
    2. ‘Stop Smoking, Feel Happier’ Campaign Comes To Isle Of Wight  Isle Of Wight Radio
    3. Campaign urges smokers to quit for happiness and health  Haslemere Herald

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  • Copper-Induced Cell Death in Renal Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and

    Copper-Induced Cell Death in Renal Diseases: Molecular Mechanisms and

    Introduction

    Copper, an essential trace element, serves as a crucial catalytic cofactor in vital biological processes, including mitochondrial respiration, antioxidant defense, iron metabolism, and enzymatic reactions within the tricarboxylic…

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  • A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Transforaminal Epidural Steroi

    A Retrospective Comparative Analysis of Transforaminal Epidural Steroi

    Introduction

    The aging population is a worldwide issue. According to the World Health Organization, by 2030, approximately one in six individuals globally will be 60 years or older. Additionally, the demographic of those aged 80 and above is…

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