A major Murdoch University review has found that for many people with multiple sclerosis (MS), walking is hindered not only by physical symptoms but also by external emotional and societal challenges.
Category: 8. Health
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In their own words: The frustration, stigma and emotion of walking with MS
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Strange Mushroom Makes You See Tiny People Chilling on Every Surface
Magic mushrooms, an informal group of fungi that contain the naturally occurring psychedelic substance psilocybin, are known for inducing powerful hallucinations. They can induce feelings of euphoria, a sense of belonging in the world, and…
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Project adds more than 1,000 new African genomes to global science
A newly published paper in Nature describes the complex process of launching a nine-country collaboration in Africa to significantly expand scientists’ understanding of human genetic diversity. This can reveal new insights into diseases such as…
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Eye-surgery laser could be adapted for other organs, say scientists
Scientists in Scotland have shown that a type of laser already similar to the one currently used in routine eye surgery could one day help surgeons remove unwanted tissues, such as tumors, with unprecedented accuracy.
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Why chronic gut inflammation can turn into colon cancer
Researchers at Weill Cornell Medicine have identified a chain reaction within the immune system that may help explain why people with inflammatory bowel disease (IBD) face a much greater risk of colorectal cancer. The preclinical findings show…
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Inflammation gives mutated blood stem cells an edge in cancer development
A Northwestern Medicine-led study published in the Journal of Clinical Investigation has uncovered why older individuals with specific genetic mutations face a heightened risk of developing serious blood cancers.
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Child Gut Health Linked to Migraines & Allergies
Scientists are beginning to learn more about how gut microbes are associated with children’s health and various aspects of their development. Two new studies have found associations between changes in gut…
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Regional and demographic differences in Parkinson's disease in the Netherlands revealed
Parkinson’s disease is more common among individuals with a higher socioeconomic status and in the northern provinces of the Netherlands. In the southern provinces, Parkinson’s occurs less frequently. Men are at greater risk than women, and the…
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CDC Vaccine Advisory Panel Chair Questions Polio Recommendation. Here’s Why That Sets A Dangerous Precedent
ATLANTA, GEORGIA – DECEMBER 5: Dr. Robert Malone listens to attorney Aaron Siri during a meeting of the CDC Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP) on December 5, 2025 in Atlanta, Georgia. (Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)
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Trend Towards IRL Events With More Authenticity. What’s Behind It
Eventbrite’s 2026 Social Study found that many of those surveyed “wish events felt less curated and more real”, indicated that “it’s important that events feel spontaneous or unpredictable”, said that “socializing is ‘somewhat…
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