Cart is empty Loneliness has become such a widespread problem that Silicon Valley billionaires are now highlighting it to market AI companions, with Mark Zuckerberg recently stating “the average American has fewer than three friends.”
Should AD stand for Alzheimer’s disease, or for Auguste Deter, the patient whose case was first described?
Auguste Deter was born 175 years ago on May 16, 1850. Though the story of her life is not widely known, it should be. Through her suffering and dignity, Deter puts a much-needed human face on the tragedy of Alzheimer’s disease (AD), one of the most important medical problems currently confronting humankind. Auguste Deter reminds us that AD is a disease of people, not proteins.
It’s wild mushroom season in Australia: How to stay safe and avoid poisoning
A number of Australian states, including New South Wales, Victoria and South Australia, have issued warnings in recent weeks about the risks of eating wild mushrooms.
Marfan syndrome linked to increased brain inflammation and neurological risk
A study by the Institut de Neurociències of the Universitat Autònoma de Barcelona (INc-UAB) reveals that inflammation associated with Marfan syndrome increases vulnerability to neurological diseases and complications following strokes, as demonstrated in animal models.
Post-sepsis syndrome: When the body recovers but the brain doesn’t
Sepsis is a life-threatening condition triggered by the body’s extreme response to infection. It causes widespread inflammation, which can lead to tissue damage, organ failure and death.
Caveman method skincare: How neglecting skincare completely can give you ‘cornflake’ build-up
Social media has done it again—this time reviving a minimalist skincare trend known as the caveman method. Think of it as the paleo diet for your face: no cleansers, no moisturizers, no water. Just your skin, left completely to its own devices.
Faster cancer diagnosis is possible, but we need connected health data
It may seem an odd analogy, but managing a health issue is a lot like driving a car. We want the fastest, safest and most reliable journey possible.
Seeing blood clots before they strike: Imaging technique shows how platelets behave in real time
Researchers from the University of Tokyo have found a way to observe clotting activity in blood as it happens—without needing invasive procedures. Using a new type of microscope and artificial intelligence (AI), their study shows how platelet clumping can be tracked in patients with coronary artery disease (CAD), opening the door to safer, more personalized treatment.
Research reveals how the brain’s ‘dimmer switch’ fine-tunes arousal and attention
A small cluster of cells deep within our brains, called the locus coeruleus, affects how awake and attentive we are, how we respond to stress, how we cope with anxiety and fear, and how we create memories and learn.
Cyberbullying in any form can be traumatizing for kids, study reveals
As concern grows over adolescent mental health, a new national study adds to the growing body of research showing that cyberbullying should be considered an adverse childhood experience (ACE)—a category of childhood trauma linked to long-term emotional, psychological and physical harm.