Curing malignant melanoma with a faecal transplant may sound far-fetched, but new study results show the potential of microorganisms.
The pathogenesis of its subtypes can be traced to the chronic and episodic release of mast cell mediators and an excessive accumulation of mast cells in tissues.
Stanford University scientists compared popular eating habits with the recommendations of the American Heart Association for a cardioprotective diet.
A study shows that under-vaccination is associated with an increased risk of severe COVID-19 outcomes compared to full vaccination.
The new American Society of Clinical Oncology guidelines are a comprehensive tool addressing the divergent resources available to physicians.
A 56-year-old man is at the ER. He seems extremely confused and suffers from a hypertensive crisis. Are the symptoms just lifestyle-related?
Research shows that hospitalised influenza patients can also have long-term effects, especially in lungs and respiratory tract; but long-COVID has worse outcomes.
Although MS is the most common inflammatory CNS disease, there are also other independent clinical pictures, such as MOG-associated diseases.
Lobotomy was long regarded as a medical advance, even getting a Nobel Prize for Medicine. But how did the controversial operation come about?
Many people regularly suffer from heartburn, and look for relief in medications. A recent study checked if mineral water containing bicarbonate can also improve symptoms.
After drowning, patients must be moved quickly to ERs, even if asymptomatic. Every case requires thorough assessment, monitoring, and treatment.
Global warming will favour zoonotic diseases, and populated areas risk becoming hotspots. Vaccine development is crucial; so is their supply and access.
Global warming is already a manifest risk to health. The 2023 Report of The Lancet Countdown on Health and Climate Change (again) shows dramatic developments.
With the development of oncological precision tools, such as sequencing of circulating tumour DNA, we may be closer to early and effective responses to cancer.
People occasionally treat themselves to a cheat day, a day of indulging in unhealthy food and drink. But even infrequent consumption leaves a mark.
E-bikes are becoming increasingly popular, and the pandemic gave electrically-powered bikes a further boost. Is this type of cycling also good for your health?
A recent study analysed the performance of the 'Study Watch' device, that continuosly monitors atrial fibrillation and estimates its severity.
77% of anaesthesiologists that took part in an international survey stated that night shifts in particular negatively affected their quality of life.
New guidelines highlight the reliability of blood and faecal tests to monitor inflammation degrees in CD, thus reducing invasive endoscopy frequencies.
Who thinks instantly of bowel cancer when abdominal pain or diarrhoea hits? It turns out, these complaints may be key symptoms of early colorectal cancer.