Category: 8. Health

Parkinson’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that primarily affects movement but also disrupts many non-motor functions. It develops when dopamine-producing neurons in the brain gradually decline, interfering with…

Constipation in babies can be worrying, but in many cases it can be eased safely with gentle, age‑appropriate methods at home. Parents who understand what is normal, what counts as constipation, and which remedies are safe can…

A multidisciplinary team has uncovered a key mechanism that allows the human bacterium Mycoplasma pneumoniae-responsible for atypical pneumonia and other respiratory infections-to obtain cholesterol and other essential lipids…

Novel hybrid polymer nanocarriers enable effective vaccine delivery in the lungs and the targeted activation of immune cells.

An LMU research team led by Professor Olivia M. Merkel, Chair of Drug Delivery at LMU, have developed a…

University of Virginia School of Medicine researchers have revealed how the popular, low-carb ketogenic diet protects against epilepsy seizures and possibly neurodegenerative diseases such as Alzheimer’s and Parkinson’s.

Keto, as…

Oncologists have achieved some immune system responses in patients with pancreatic cancers using various combinations of vaccines and immune checkpoint inhibitor drugs, but it’s not always clear which therapy is inducing what type…

The study surveyed 317…

Early pregnancy signs can appear before a missed period, and many people notice subtle body changes in the days after conception. These symptoms can be confusing because they often overlap with premenstrual syndrome (PMS), making it…

Sudden confusion in an older adult can be alarming for families and caregivers, and it is often a sign of a medical emergency rather than just a “senior moment.” Sudden confusion in elderly people is frequently caused by delirium, a…