Health

Beyond the Scale: How Childhood Diets Shape Brain Circuitry for a Lifetime

Beyond the Scale: How Childhood Diets Shape Brain Circuitry for a Lifetime

A high-fat, high-sugar diet in childhood does more than just add inches to the waistline; it leaves a lasting imprint on the brain's regulatory...
From Scrolling to Page-Turning: Why Reading Beats Smartphones for Better Sleep

From Scrolling to Page-Turning: Why Reading Beats Smartphones for Better Sleep

Turning off the lights is the standard prescription for rest, but a new study suggests that opening a book first might be even more effective.
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AI "Electronic Nose" Offers Hope for Early Ovarian Cancer Detection via Blood Analysis

Ovarian cancer remains one of the most lethal gynecological malignancies, largely due to its "silent" nature.
Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Beyond Weight Loss: How Berries Protect the Brain by Improving Metabolic Health

Fruits rich in polyphenols—specifically strawberries and blueberries—have long been hailed as "brain food.
Beyond Explosions: Low-Heat Contact Burns Linked to Charging Cables and Power Banks

Beyond Explosions: Low-Heat Contact Burns Linked to Charging Cables and Power Banks

Thermal damage from electronic devices is often associated with dramatic battery explosions or electric shocks.
Beyond Chapped Lips: 5 Unexpected and Practical Uses for Vaseline

Beyond Chapped Lips: 5 Unexpected and Practical Uses for Vaseline

Vaseline is a staple in winter medicine cabinets, renowned for its ability to hydrate cracked hands and chapped lips.
From Full Scholarship Student to Psychiatric Patient: A Case Report of Schizophrenia-Induced ‘Pica’

From Full Scholarship Student to Psychiatric Patient: A Case Report of Schizophrenia-Induced ‘Pica’

A gifted 22-year-old American man, once a high-achieving student on a full college scholarship, was recently reported...
Frequent Urination in Old Age: A Fatal Trigger for Alzheimer's Patients

Frequent Urination in Old Age: A Fatal Trigger for Alzheimer's Patients

New research indicates that urinary tract infections are far more than a minor discomfort for Alzheimer's patients—they...
The Surgeon Who Shed 36kg: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Severe Obesity

The Surgeon Who Shed 36kg: Why Willpower Alone Fails Against Severe Obesity

It is hard to believe that a cardiothoracic surgeon who repairs hearts was once a patient with "super obesity.
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The "Off Switch" for Itching: Why Some People Can’t Stop Scratching

When you scratch an itch, there is usually a natural moment when your hand stops. This isn't necessarily because the...