Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province
“We are seeing a general decrease in pockets of Ebola, but unfortunately, geographically it is expanding,” World Health Organization regional director for Africa Mohamed Yakub Janabi told The Associated Press in an interview in Beni, eastern Congo, on…
A single dose of psilocybin alleviated depression within days, but its advantage over placebo faded within a year
A randomized clinical trial conducted in Sweden found that a single 25 mg dose of psilocybin produced rapid antidepressant effects in patients with moderate to severe recurrent major depressive disorder. On a self-report measure, the effects appeared as…
6 Things You’ve Been Told About Healthy Aging That Aren’t True, According to Doctors
Key takeaways Getting older doesn’t necessarily mean less sleep, less strength, or fewer friends. Older adults still need seven to nine hours of sleep, strength training can slow muscle decline, and incorporating social activities into your routine…
A high-fiber diet is better than metformin for diabetes and weight loss
Share on PinterestA high-fiber diet is a more effective treatment for ‘diabetes’ than metformin alone, new research suggests. miodrag ignjatovic/Getty Images For many years, we have known that there is a strong link between type 2 diabetes…
The doctor tells the woman that her painful symptoms are due to weight. When she gets a second opinion, they find a 15-pound weight. Tumor (Exclusive)
NEED TO KNOW Irene Sinsombutcharoen sought emergency treatment after worsening pain left her bedridden for several days. Doctors diagnosed her with stage 1 ovarian cancer and she kept one ovary to preserve her chances of having children. Now in…
Nearly one in eight cancers worldwide is caused by infections. Much could be avoided
Image credits: National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases. About 12% of total cancer cases worldwide in 2024 were likely caused by infection, according to a new study from the World Health Organization (WHO). The study, published today in The…
Congo’s Ebola outbreak spreads to eighth province, North Oubangui
The Ebola epidemic in Congo has reached an eighth province in the country’s north, authorities said Sunday, as the spread of the world’s fastest-growing disease outbreak continues to outpace response efforts. The Ministry of Health recorded…
Brown fat may benefit the body – and a blood pressure medication could activate it: ScienceAlert
Body fat can bring health benefits as well as health problems, depending on where it is found and how much. Brown fat, in particular, is thought to be particularly good for us: it burns excess sugar and fat and regulates body temperature. In a new study…
Scientists discover 3 key brain pathways linked to lasting relief from depression
Mount Sinai scientists have identified three important brain connections associated with long-term improvement in patients receiving deep brain stimulation (DBS) for severe depression that has not responded to conventional treatments. This discovery…
One blood type appears to carry higher risk of type 2 diabetes: ScienceAlert
Depending on your blood type, you may be at higher risk of diabetes, research suggests. According to a 2024 study, people with blood type B – positive or negative – are at slightly higher risk of developing type 2 diabetes than people with non-B blood…