Identical brain mechanisms are responsible for triggering memory in both sleep and wakefulness, new research at the University of Birmingham
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Lessons from the 1918 flu pandemic, 100 years on
This year marks the centenary of the 1918 influenza pandemic, the worst flu outbreak in recorded history. A new study
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The transformation of a retail worker who was treated like a leper
Stunning transformation of a retail worker, 23, ‘who was treated like a leper by stumped doctors’ – until she was
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The immune system of the alpaca reveals a potential treatment for cancer
The natural world often provides the answer to unsolved medical problems. On this occasion, the solution to a challenge posed
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ER Staffers Under Assault. Blame the Opioid Crisis.
TUESDAY, Oct. 2, 2018 — Emergency departments are becoming increasingly violent places as doctors bear the brunt of fallout from
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It’s a beautiful game, but how you see it is all in the mind…
Scientists have scanned the brains of die-hard football fans to find out why supporters of rival teams often have very
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Can You Get the Flu from the Flu Shot? 5 Side Effects to Know About
The flu shot most definitely cannot cause the flu–no matter how many times you’ve heard this longstanding myth. Overall, the
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Do price spikes on some generic drugs indicate problems in the market?
A new USC study reports that sudden price spikes for some generic drugs—such as the recently reported increases of a
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What’s one of the most Googled medical issues? It’s dark, and it’s green, officials say
A recent study revealed what medical symptoms were the most commonly searched on Google, state by state across the U.S.
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Brain fog and rheumatoid arthritis: What is the link?
Many people with rheumatoid arthritis, or RA, report having trouble thinking clearly, problems with memory, and difficulty concentrating. These symptoms,
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