Category: 6. Health

Delayed treatment of lung or bone tuberculosis can silently spread to the spine, causing chronic pain or paralysis, cautions expert.

One in four hepatologists in the United States screened positive for unhealthy alcohol use in a survey study conducted by UCLA. Researchers say the findings underscore the critical need for accessible physician wellness programs and…

Chemists at Université de Montréal have developed “signaling cascades” made with DNA molecules to report and quantify the concentration of various molecules in a drop of blood, all within 5 minutes. Their findings, validated by…

The most reliable predictor of an ex-smoker’s relapse isn’t strong urges to smoke or low confidence in the ability to stay off tobacco – it’s weariness with the efforts to remain a non-smoker, according to a new study published…

After having her head shaved by nurses at the Novant Health Mint Hill Medical Center in Charlotte, in the US state of North Carolina, Catherine Klie’s right hand shook as she tried to trace spiral circles and straight lines with a marker.

It did…

Thelma Escobar, an assistant professor of biochemistry at the University of Washington, presented at the Hopkins Department of Biology’s Seminar Series on Thursday, Sept. 25, 2025. She discussed the progress her lab has…

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Chemists at Université de Montréal have developed “signaling cascades” made with DNA molecules to report and quantify the concentration of various molecules in a drop of blood, all within 5 minutes. Their findings, validated by…

Although cannabis research has been outpaced by consumer
behavior and public policy, the research is catching up. A growing
body of medical studies link cannabis exposure to cardiovascular
harms that can include heart attack, stroke, heart…

A state-of-the-art health screening van launched this month is bringing advanced imaging technology and health education directly to New Yorkers who are at the greatest risk of developing lung cancer. The initiative — a…