Map Of Greenland illustrating the dialogue of a redrawn cartography in 2026
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The world’s attention has returned to borders. Territorial claims, once thought settled, are again contested. Yet while governments fixate on borders, a quieter and…
Category: 8. Health
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Stiffer Colon Linked to Increased Risk of Early-Onset Cancer
Findings from a study co-led by UTSW reveal a possible mechanism behind a malignancy that has risen rapidly over the past few decades. A study co-led by researchers at UT Southwestern Medical Center suggests that long-term inflammation can make…
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Eyes Back On UnitedHealth As First Health Insurer To Report Earnings
All eyes are on UnitedHealth Group for signs the company – and health insurance industry as a whole – is getting a handle on rising costs that have dogged the nation’s giant health insurers for the last two years. In this photo is a…
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Machine learning can predict patients' responses to antidepressants—while disentangling drug and placebo effects
Depression is one of the most widespread mental health disorders worldwide, affecting approximately 4% of the global population. It is characterized by a persistent low mood, disruptions in typical sleeping and/or eating habits, a lack of…
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How Epstein-Barr Virus & Genetic Factors Can Lead to Multiple Sclerosis
Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a disease in which the immune system erroneously attacks a protective insulation that surrounds neurons, known as myelin. As myelin degenerates, it leads to a variety of other…
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Families explore how a smartwatch can give early warnings of severe tantrums
Evenings in the Staal household often carried a delicate unpredictability. After a full school day—and as Ethan’s medication began to wear off—the shift from playful to overwhelmed could happen in seconds. Ethan has ADHD, a condition that can…
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New method predicts asthma attacks up to five years in advance
Researchers at Mass General Brigham and Karolinska Institutet have identified a new method to predict asthma exacerbations with a high degree of accuracy. The study is published in Nature Communications.
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To slow down aging, a study tests exercise and anti-inflammatories : NPR
Researchers want to test if a combination of interventions can help people remain vital for longer.
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'Revoice' device gives stroke patients their voice back
Researchers have developed a wearable, comfortable and washable device called Revoice that could help people regain the ability to communicate naturally and fluently following a stroke, without the need for invasive brain implants.
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7 Subtle Signs Caregivers Miss (And How to Prevent Them)
Dehydration affects between 17 and 28 percent of older adults in the United States, yet the condition frequently goes unnoticed until it becomes a medical emergency. Many family members and professional caregivers dismiss early Continue Reading