We’re all born with mammary glands—better known as breasts. These are made of glandular tissue, fat and the ligaments that attach them to our chest wall.
A new systematic review of 172 studies including data from over 12 million adolescents across 166 countries reveals that while cross-national adolescent mental health research including low- and middle-income countries has expanded significantly, large…
Red meat has long been associated with cardiovascular disease, the leading cause of death globally. But new research from South Dakota State University offers a new perspective.
By 2030, an estimated 47 million women worldwide will enter menopause each year. The transition through menopause can last several years and brings with it a host of physical, mental and brain changes. One of the most distressing symptoms reported by w…
Cardiovascular diseases comprise a broad range of disorders affecting the heart and blood vessels, including myocardial infarction, stroke, coronary artery disease (CAD), hypertension, heart failure, and arrhythmias. These conditions remain the number …
THC levels in cannabis have soared in recent years, raising the risk of psychosis—especially in young, frequent users. Studies reveal a strong connection between cannabis-induced psychosis and schizophrenia, making early cessation and treatment essenti…
A Legionnaires’ disease outbreak in Central Harlem has now sickened 90 people and caused three deaths, New York City health officials said Tuesday.
What is long COVID? Despite hundreds of published studies and millions affected worldwide, the medical field still lacks a clear answer.
Walk into any health store, scroll through TikTok, or browse the shelves of your favorite beauty retailer, and you’ll be met with a familiar promise: that a pill, powder or potion could be the secret to glowing skin, boosted energy, or even inner “deto…
Scientists have found protein fragments from the COVID-19 virus hidden inside tiny cellular packages in the blood of long COVID patients, offering the first potential measurable biomarker for the condition. The discovery suggests the virus may persist …
