Thomasin McKenzie on anxiety, impostor syndrome and Hollywood pressure
“I have to remind myself I’ve worked hard for this, but I still feel impostor syndrome with everything…
Sleep loss triggers brain fluid pulses that impair attention, study finds
New neuroimaging research shows that when sleep-deprived people lose focus, the brain briefly shifts toward sleep-like physiology, offering…
FDA-approved anti-seizure drug could help fight Alzheimer’s disease
While physicians and scientists have long known Alzheimer’s disease involves the buildup of toxic protein fragments in the…
Review links betel nut addiction to cancer, heart disease, and metabolic risks
Widely used yet often underestimated, betel nut chewing poses significant health risks, and researchers continue to search for…
Artificial lung keeps patient alive after lung removal
By replacing both breathing and circulatory buffering, a novel artificial lung bought critical time after lung removal, revealed…
Short-term oatmeal diet improves cholesterol and metabolic health markers
A short-term oat-based diet appears to be surprisingly effective at reducing the cholesterol level. This is indicated by…
Nearly half of adults now live with heart disease as obesity and diabetes surge
From rising obesity and diabetes to stubborn health inequities, the AHA’s latest statistics reveal why cardiovascular disease remains…
Targeted uterine mRNA treatment boosts fertility outcomes in mice
Researchers from the Wilmer Eye Institute, Johns Hopkins Medicine Center for Nanomedicine – which designs nanotechnology-based platforms for…
COVID-19 severity is linked to changes in mitochondrial DNA methylation
New evidence from Indian patients shows that severe COVID-19 is associated with distinct mitochondrial methylation signatures and altered…
Genomic screening uncovers hidden cancer and heart disease risk in young adults
A large Australian pilot shows that testing healthy young adults for high-risk genes can reveal serious disease risk…
Whanganui toddler Zavier Hull diagnosed with rare occipital horn syndrome
“Only around 35 people have ever been diagnosed with it. “Specialists are asking me about the research I’ve…
Whangārei man battles locked-in syndrome, fighting to move and be heard
He was accompanied by a friend, Isaak Tuiva, who continues to help him each day. Initially, Scott could…