Category: 6. Health

Scientists have discovered that mental health patients who have skin conditions may be more at risk of worse outcomes, including suicidality and depression. This work, which may aid in identifying at-risk patients and personalising…

Researchers have discovered that the ability to have an erection or to orgasm is related to the levels of serotonin in the brain, but this relation only applies to depressed patients taking SSRI antidepressants. At the moment, there…

People who experience food insecurity or loneliness are much more likely to develop chronic pain after surgery, according to new research presented at the ANESTHESIOLOGY^® 2025 annual meeting.

Chronic pain – lasting three months or…

In a major scientific breakthrough, scientists have identified two specific types of brain cells linked to depression for the first time, offering a clearer biological understanding of the disorder. Researchers at McGill University and the…

Most children – including nearly 80% of infants – go without clear liquids before surgery for at least twice as long as guidelines recommend, according to an analysis of data on more than 70,000 children presented at the…

Introduction

Chronic pain is a significant global health burden.¹ The impact of persistent pain on patients’ social engagement is considerable, often resulting in reduced participation or avoidance of daily and social activities due to the…

Introduction

Alzheimer’s Disease (AD) is a chronic degenerative illness of the Central Nervous System (CNS) that causes cognitive, mental, behavioral, and physical disorders, with sporadic and late-onset AD predominating.¹ Synaptic…

Introduction

Influenza, commonly known as the flu, is an acute respiratory infection caused by influenza viruses,¹ characterized by sudden onset, rapid transmission, and the potential to reach epidemic levels. Influenza-like illness (ILI) is a…