Diseases, Conditions, Syndromes
Sciatica: What is it, and how can you ease the pain?
If you have had a sharp pain shooting down one leg, you may be experiencing a condition called sciatica.
Jun 26, 2023
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Autism spectrum disorders
New research clarifies connection between autism and the microbiome
The biological roots of autism continue to perplex researchers, despite a growing body of studies looking at an increasing array of genetic, cellular and microbial data. Recently, scientists have homed in on a new and promising ...
Jun 26, 2023
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Psychology & Psychiatry
Processing and grieving an ongoing loss does not fit neatly into traditional models of grief, says researcher
Traditional loss is typically considered a five-stage process, linear and time-bound, where a person moves from denial to acceptance.
Jun 23, 2023
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Medications
Antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms—here's what you need to know
Millions of people worldwide take antidepressants to help with depression. But as a recent BBC Panorama found, many aren't aware of the fact that antidepressants can cause withdrawal symptoms when you stop taking them. For ...
Jun 23, 2023
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Medical economics
Short-term exposure to PM2.5 increases hospital admission risks and costs in China
In a worrying revelation for global health, fine particulate matter, specifically particles with an aerodynamic diameter of less than 2.5 μm, has been flagged as a serious threat to populations around the world. A recent ...
Jun 21, 2023
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Health
Can I put cortisone on my face? The right advice on creams to fix irritated skin
Topical corticosteroids, also referred to as corticosteroids or cortisone, are the go-to treatment for many skin disorders including eczema, dermatitis and psoriasis. They can be found in various forms such as creams, ointments, ...
Jun 20, 2023
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Neuroscience
I suffer from the world's most beautiful disease, and also the most expensive to treat
My name is Antonio and I suffer from spinal muscular atrophy (SMA, for friends). My life expectancy was only a few years when I was born, almost half a century ago. And all because I "got" a rare, neurodegenerative disease, ...
Jun 15, 2023
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Oncology & Cancer
Cancer survivorship and life after cancer
One in two men and one in three women in the U.S. will be diagnosed with cancer in their lifetime, and more than 18 million cancer survivors are alive today, according to the American Cancer Society.
Jun 13, 2023
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Health
WHO's recommendation against the use of artificial sweeteners for weight loss leaves many questions unanswered
Do low-calorie sweeteners help with weight management? And are they safe for long-term use?
Jun 8, 2023
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Cardiology
Study: One-month of COVID-19 lockdown cost heart attack patients up to two years of life
Patients who had heart attacks during the first COVID-19 lockdown in the UK and Spain are predicted to live 1.5 and 2 years less, respectively, than their pre-COVID counterparts. That's the finding of a study published in ...
Jun 7, 2023
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