When adolescents get colorectal cancer, it is often an aggressive form of the disease.
Jo Henderson was 17 when she was diagnosed with advanced colorectal cancer. This came after months of symptoms – stomach pain, bloating, constipation – and months of tests. “I was expecting a gluten allergy and lactose intolerance,” said Henderson, now…
Ebola epidemic in Congo kills more than 4,000
BUNIA, Congo (AP) — Congo Ebola The outbreak has killed more than 4,000 people, authorities said, as they struggle to contain what has become the Ebola outbreak is fastest growing in history. The latest figures published Thursday by the Ministry of…
Common sleep problem could increase your risk of stroke by 26%, new study finds
Anyone who suffers from insomnia knows that it can be difficult to get through the day. But sleep disorders can do more than leave you groggy: They can also increase your risk of having a stroke, new research suggests. The review, published in Sleep…
Colorectal cancer is on the rise among children and adolescents, and it is not the same disease that adults get
Colorectal cancer is becoming an increasingly serious problem among young people, even children and adolescents. Research carried out today shows that these latest cases are stranger than the cancers seen in adults. Researchers studied the medical…
Are you feeling connected? The truth about “nervous system resets” | Life and style
Whether it’s tapping the side of your hand or standing on a vibrating plate, suggestions for how to “reset” your nervous system saturate the Internet. Cold water dips, buzzing, gargling, yawning, and spiky acupressure mats are all…
This common sleep disorder can be confused with cognitive decline – The Washington Post
This common sleep disorder can be confused with cognitive decline The Washington Post Sleep Warning Signs That Put You at Risk for Dementia The telegraph Your brain may appear older while you sleep and may reveal a hidden risk of dementia Yahoo Sleep…
The flu is coming. Here’s how to protect yourself from its worst effects
It’s October and it’s time to flu shots. Medical experts recommend getting a flu vaccine early, before the flu begins to spread widely – and also staying informed about its protection against other fall respiratory viruses. Updated COVID-19…
Inside the $20,000 psychedelic trips luring Americans to Mexico
Mike Stratton was in “hell,” unable to move, as visions laid bare buried thoughts, resentments and destructive habits that had eroded his quality of life. It was the 34-year-old’s first encounter with ibogaine, a compound extracted from plants…
AI Voice Clock measures how quickly you’re aging using your voice
A new “voice clock” analyzes the characteristics of a person’s voice, including pitch, to gauge how quickly they are aging.Credit: Cheschhhh/Getty A “voice clock” developed by scientists can predict how much a person is aging based on…
Shingles cases in young adults fall as first group vaccinated against chickenpox ages
The chickenpox vaccine appears to protect against shingles, an in-depth new analysis shows. Anyone who was infected with chickenpox as a child is at risk of later developing shingles, a painful, blistering rash that usually appears on one side of the…