A study published on December 23, 2025, in Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, examined how age may influence recovery following a spinal cord injury.
“With population growth and improvements in medicine, the…
Category: 5. Health
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New antibiotic pill shows promise against drug-resistant gonorrhea
Researchers are testing a new oral medication called zoliflodacin that could offer a simpler way to treat gonorrhea, especially strains that no longer respond well to existing antibiotics. In a late-stage phase 3 clinical trial published in The…
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Scientists discover why mental disorders so often overlap
A large international team of scientists is shedding new light on a long-standing puzzle in mental health: why many people are diagnosed with more than one psychiatric disorder over their lifetime. In research published December 10 in the journal…
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A hidden brain problem may be an early warning for Alzheimer’s
Scientists from Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (NTU Singapore) have found that the brain’s waste removal system often becomes blocked in people who show early signs of Alzheimer’s disease. These blockages interfere with the brain’s…
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Menopause symptoms are common even in elite endurance athletes
A recent study reports that menopause symptoms are widely experienced by female endurance athletes, and many of these women believe the symptoms are interfering with how they train and perform. The research was published December 17, 2025 in the…
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Diabetes drugs may be changing cancer in surprising ways
Researchers are taking a closer look at how medications used to treat diabetes may also influence cancer. While diabetes itself has long been associated with higher cancer risk, scientists are now investigating whether diabetes drugs play a…
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Medicare Is Spending Lots More On Rx Drugs: Why That’s A Good Thing
Medicare’s cap on out-of-pocket costs helps cancer patients and others taking expensive drugs. With less financial burden, patients can better afford their medications.
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A new gel could help people get their voices back
Researchers at McGill University have developed a new hydrogel that may one day help people recover from vocal cord injuries. Early results suggest the material could offer a better option for restoring damaged voices than treatments currently in…
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A hidden cellular breakdown may be driving dry eye disease
An estimated 5 to 15 percent of people experience ongoing problems with dry eyes. Common symptoms include redness, a stinging or burning feeling, and tired, uncomfortable eyes that can interfere with daily activities like reading or using…
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FDA Approves First At-Home Brain Stimulation Device For Depression
FDA approval for the first brain stimulation device cleared for home use in treating depression
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