Three scientists working in a laboratory. They are bending over a table looking at data and a paper.
Heather Candrilli, 36, a mother of two, is battling metastatic colon cancer—underscoring the urgent need for education, research, and…
Category: 5. Health
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New ketamine study promises extended relief for depression
Roughly 10 percent of the U.S. population is afflicted with major depressive disorder at any given time, and up to 20 percent will exhibit MDD symptoms over their lifetimes.
Yet despite its prevalence, methods to treat MDD often fall short for a…
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Positive Benefits of Medical Cannabis for Sleep Apnea
What impact can cannabis have for sleep apnea patients? This is what a recent report from the Office of Cannabis Management hopes to address as a team of researchers investigated the pros and cons of using…
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It’s tricky to transplant a bladder. How surgeons finally did it
The first successful human bladder transplant could offer hope for people with bladder problems.
On May 4, 2025, Oscar Larrainzar, 41, became the first human to successfully receive a bladder transplant. The surgery was part of a
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Social connection is still underappreciated as a medically relevant health factor
Research confirms that social isolation and loneliness significantly impact health and mortality, even if not listed on death certificates. BYU psychology and neuroscience professor, Julianne Holt-Lunstad, has published extensively on the topic,…
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A potential ‘anti-spice’ that could dial down the heat of fiery food
If you’ve ever regretted ordering a spicy meal, take note: A new study identifying molecules that suppress the heat of chili peppers hints at the possibility of adapting these compounds into an “anti-spice” condiment for food that’s too fiery to…
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Looking to cut calories? Try adding chilies, study suggests
Throwing a little heat on your meal might be an effective strategy for cutting back on calories, according to a new study led by researchers at Penn State.
Scientists at the University’s Sensory Evaluation Center examined how increasing “oral…
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Relationship Between Fitness and Mortality Overestimated
A recent study published in the European Journal of Preventive Cardiology has identified a widespread systematic bias in previous studies that may have caused them to overestimate the impact of physical…
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Unlike CVS, Walgreens Interested In Rite Aid Patient Files, Not Stores
A U.S. Bankruptcy Court in New Jersey Wednesday, May 21, 2025 approved the sale of pharmacy assets … More
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High-Profile Start-Ups Inato And Prenosis Show AI ‘Best Practice’
Differentiating individuals based on sophisticated AI is just one element in the success of … More
Treating artificial intelligence as just one ingredient in a business success recipe was a prominent theme at…
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