Category: 6. Health

The gut microbiome is made up of trillions of microbes that play a vital role in keeping us healthy.  A disturbance in the balance of these microbes can contribute to a variety of health conditions, such as inflammatory bowel…

In a federally funded study, Mass General Brigham investigators found self-reported vision problems and traumatic stress are experienced years after strangulation .

Around the globe, nearly one in three women have…

Older adults who develop a new geriatric syndrome – such as dehydration, delirium, or malnutrition – after major surgery face a dramatically higher risk of poor outcomes, including more complications, fewer days spent at home, and a…

Patients who have experienced Stevens-Johnson syndrome (SJS) and/or toxic epidermal necrolysis (TEN) often face substantial long-term sequelae with little emotional or physical support following hospitalization. In turn, patients often…

Carbohydrate quality has become a major focus in conversations about glucose regulation, especially as more people experience fluctuating post meal sugar levels or early signs of metabolic imbalance. Many health professionals now encourage…

Mayo Clinic researchers have developed a new, personalized approach to deep brain stimulation (DBS) for people with drug-resistant epilepsy. By mapping each patient’s unique brain wave patterns, the method allows physicians to…

A new study has uncovered promising therapeutic strategies against one of the deadliest forms of prostate cancer.

McGill University researchers at the Rosalind and Morris Goodman Cancer Institute (GCI) identified a mechanism…