Treatment of stiff person syndrome shows promising first results
November 9, 2026, 11 a.m. ET A new treatment for stiff person syndrome, a rare neurological disorder that recently gained attention after Celine Dion’s diagnosis, has shown promising early results, according to a new study. In the study, published…
Husband’s diabetes crisis takes 7 men to deal with, he’s upset, his pregnant wife is fed up with his accidents
Having health problems doesn’t give you a blank check to treat others like trash. If you are aware of your problems, it is your responsibility to take care of yourself instead of taking it out on others. Especially towards your closest loved ones…
GoFundMe account created to help former Wilson Elementary teacher fight cancer
A GoFundMe has been created for Staurt Bott, a former physical education teacher at Wilson Elementary School who is currently battling stage 4 cancer. Courtesy photo By CRISTINA JANNEYHays Post A GoFundMe has been created for Staurt Bott, a former…
When your gut bacteria lack fiber, they can start to eat your intestinal lining.
Eating more plants is widely associated with better health, but scientists are still discovering exactly why. New research suggests fiber is only part of the story. Certain plant proteins that resist digestion may also play a surprisingly important role…
Why do farts smell so bad? A microbiologist explains the smells lurking in your intestines
Curious Kids is a series aimed at children of all ages. If you have a question you’d like an expert to answer, send it to CuriousKidsUS@theconversation.com. Why do farts smell so bad? – Daisy, 7, New York, New York A healthy person farts about 14…
John Cryan, neuroscientist: “Coffee, whether caffeinated or decaffeinated, may influence health in distinct but complementary ways”
For years, coffee has been discussed primarily in terms of caffeine: how much is too much and when to stop drinking it. An Irish team looked elsewhere, at the bacteria living in our intestines. Their results suggest that even a cup of decaf does more…
Occasional male cannabis users experience stronger effects, study finds
Daily Marijuana Use: Dr. Jessica Gray Busts Safety Myths Family physician Dr. Jessica Gray discusses the growing trend of daily marijuana use in the United States. She warns against the common misconception that cannabis is naturally safe and highlights…
Is there really a link between genius and madness? A study of 14,658 twins has just revealed a surprise.
“Hearst Magazines and AOL may earn commissions or revenue from certain articles through these links.” Aristotle once said that “no great mind ever existed without a touch of madness.” Although this millennia-old hypothesis does not stand up to modern…
Common supplement could help fight psoriasis, scientists find
A widely available nutritional supplement derived from vitamin B5 may offer a promising new approach in treating psoriasis, according to a Chinese study. Scientists have found that pantethine can calm immune cells involved in autoimmune inflammation,…
Daily cannabis users are ‘more likely to be middle-aged’
People aged 25 to 34 and over 55 were also more likely to report daily use compared to younger adults, the authors wrote in the journal Addiction. Experts from King’s College London, the University of Bath and Action on Smoking and Health (Ash)…