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A new genetic study suggests that higher levels of the hormone dehydroepiandrosterone sulfate (DHEA-s) are associated with a shorter lifespan in men, but show no significant effect on the lifespan of women.

Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most aggressive and lethal form of brain cancer, with a median survival of only 15 months despite intensive treatment. Current therapies—including surgery, radiation, and chemotherapy—offer limited long-term benefit, and immune-based treatments have so far shown minimal success. The complexity of the tumor’s microenvironment and its ability to suppress immune responses contribute to the poor prognosis.

Telehealth can make health care easier to access for patients with attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) who need treatment, but experts worry about an increased risk of substance use disorder for patients being prescribed controlled medications such as stimulants for ADHD during these appointments.

As seasons change, temperatures rise and flowers begin to bloom, many find themselves battling more than just spring fever, the feeling of excitement, restlessness or extra energy that individuals may get when spring arrives. From sneezing and itchy eyes to congestion and fatigue, allergies can make this time of year feel like a struggle instead of a fresh start.

At a conference on aging two years ago, Li-Mei Chen slipped on a pair of virtual reality (VR) goggles and found herself inside the mind of a person with dementia.

Pot. Weed. Mary Jane. Dope. Cannabis goes by many names. The drug has had a rocky history in the United States, but today, many states have legalized cannabis use or made it available with a doctor’s prescription.

About 800 U.S. hospitals have earned accreditation from the American College of Surgeons (ACS) between 2017 and 2023 through programs aimed at improving the quality of surgical care. Researchers found that while about 40% of hospitals fail to achieve accreditation on their first try, most that reapply ultimately meet the standards, according to a study published in the Journal of the American College of Surgeons.

Use of common psychiatric medications (anxiolytics, hypnotics and sedatives, and antidepressants) is linked to a higher risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), and poorer outcomes after diagnosis with shorter survival and faster functional decline, according to a nationwide Swedish study led by Karolinska Institutet

As cannabis use among youth rises in Canada—and THC potency reaches record highs—emergency departments are seeing a surge in cases of a once-rare condition: cannabis hyperemesis syndrome (CHS).

With the federal government’s new Support at Home program launching on November 1, Flinders University researchers have been instrumental in developing new guidelines underpinning independence and support for older Australians.