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Cancer drugs often don’t work inside the brain. That’s because a tightly structured matrix of tissue and blood vessels, called the blood-brain barrier, blocks the entry of most foreign molecules. Figuring out which drugs can cross the blood-brain barrier —…
There’s a lot of talk about the potential for artificial intelligence in medicine, but few researchers have shown through well-designed clinical trials that it could be a boon for doctors, health care providers and patients. Now, researchers at Stanford Medicine…
Winter is coming, and it’s not alone. Travel can become dangerous in bad weather. Driving in winter conditions such as snow, freezing rain and ice increases the risk of a driver being involved in a car accident. (1) Of…
Personal health preparedness is more than just gathering supplies. Improve emergency preparedness. Learn practical skills you can use to help yourself and others. In no particular order, here are 10 skills you can learn to respond to emergencies. 1. How…
13 Aug 2023 Mountain biking is a fantastic way to get some exercise and enjoy some of the incredible scenery in the country. It is a growing sport with more and more amazing tracks and trails constantly popping up. Other…
A type of ion channel, TRPA1 channels are exceptionally good sensors of tissue damage. Throughout the body, they are known to activate specific types of neurons that send pain signals to the brain. TRPA1 channels are also abundant in the…
The first time it happened, I was in a high school physics class. Suddenly, I couldn’t read half of the board. A crack zig-zagged through my vision, obscuring my teacher’s notes. “Huh,” I thought. “This can’t be good.” My classmate…
News & Events Young consumers are poised to revolutionize the hearing aid industry. The landscape of hearing healthcare is undergoing a remarkable transformation driven by a rising number of younger users in the hearing aid market. No longer solely associated…
Our gut microorganisms, collectively known as the gut microbiota, affect far more than digestion. Bacteria in our intestinal tracts influence brain activity — and even the likelihood of developing mental disorders. Decades of research have shown that a bacterially imbalanced…
Menopause is the transitional phase in women’s life. It is generally expected to occur in her late 40’s to early 50’s. After completing the periodic days, women undergo various changes such as bodily, emotional, mental, and social well-being. The reproductive…
