Cerebral adrenoleukodystrophy (CALD) is a rare progressive, genetic brain disease that primarily presents in young boys, causing loss of neurological
Month: October 2024
Do people with MS have an increased risk of cancer?
A new study has found some cancers to be slightly more frequent in people with multiple sclerosis (MS) than in
In studying the mating rituals of fruit flies, scientists may have learned something about how brains evolve
Male fruit flies have several tricks for finding a mate, from sensing pheromones in the dark to relying on visual
Arrhythmic hearts after excessive alcohol consumption
New research is evaluating the negative effects of alcohol on body and health with ever greater scrutiny. This should not
Viruses are teeming on your toothbrush, showerhead
Step aside tropical rainforests and coral reefs — the latest hotspot to offer awe-inspiring biodiversity lies no further than your
Another step towards decoding smell
We often only realize how important our sense of smell is when it is no longer there: food hardly tastes
Brain network study reveals clues about dementia’s behavior changes
When most people think of dementia, including Alzheimer’s disease, they probably think of memory loss first. But dementia also changes
Should men and women eat different breakfasts to lose weight?
It’s not a bad thing if you pick a toasted bagel for breakfast, while your partner chooses eggs. In fact,
Study explores novel therapeutic treatment for glioblastoma
Glioblastoma (GBM) is the most lethal brain tumor, with a median survival rate of merely 12-16 months after diagnosis. Despite
Mental health app could help prevent depression in young people at high risk
A cognitive behavioural therapy (CBT) app has been found to significantly prevent increases in depression in young people who are
