Married couple share same cancer diagnosis
An East Kent Hospital surgeon says it was the “first time” he had encountered such a case. Source link
Brain inflammation may be driving compulsive behavior
For years, scientists have believed that compulsive behaviors happen when people become trapped in a “habit loop” that overrides self-control. But new research in rats from the University of Technology…
Intermittent fasting may make little difference to weight loss, review finds
But researchers say it could still improve someone’s overall health through helpful changes to some body functions. Source link
Lab grown human spinal cord heals after injury in major breakthrough
Scientists at Northwestern University have created the most sophisticated lab grown model yet for studying human spinal cord injury. In the new research, the team worked with human spinal cord…
One in three people carry this brain parasite but the body has a kill switch
A parasite that may already be living in your brain has the ability to infect the very immune cells designed to eliminate it. New research from UVA Health explains how…
Death of the sex drive – and the great debate over whether testosterone can help get it back
Can boosting testosterone improve libido, or is much of the attention solely hype, profit, and placebo? Source link
Measles outbreak could see unvaccinated pupils excluded from schools in north London
Children identified as close contacts of people with the disease could be excluded for three weeks Source link
Exercise may be one of the most powerful treatments for depression and anxiety
Cardio activities such as running, swimming, and dancing appear to be especially effective at easing symptoms of depression and anxiety. That conclusion comes from a large scale (umbrella) review and…
Scientists discover the enzyme that lets cancer rapidly rewire its DNA
Scientists at the University of California San Diego have identified the enzyme responsible for chromothripsis, a dramatic genetic event in which a chromosome breaks into many fragments and is stitched…
Women calling for greater support with menopause
Women who experienced challenges during the menopause set up businesses to help others. Source link
















