Synesthesia: First-ever reported case of congenitally blind person
Researchers examined the first-ever reported case of a congenitally blind person with synesthesia. They say their findings shed light on the role of vision in the condition. They say further research is needed to understand the underlying mechanisms of synesthesia….
Read MoreAdele Roberts: ‘Mucus’ in poo was first sign of bowel cancer – other ‘red flag’ symptoms
Adele Roberts says her cancer diagnosis 'was a shock' We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our…
Read MoreNew HPV jab could combat cervical cancer in adults
HPV jab which uses same technology as AstraZeneca Covid vaccine could combat cervical cancer in adults Trial is under way at several NHS hospitals giving more than 50 women who test positive for pre-cancerous tissue on their cervix a specially…
Read MoreThe Golden Age Celebrities Who Are Still Kicking Life
Scherrie has worked hard to gain the love and admiration of her fans. The singer-songwriter first reached limelight as a member of the The Glasshouse, an R&B/Soul band. Payne then joined The Supremes as a singer once the former band dissolved. The little…
Read MoreFred Astaire: ‘Greatest dancer’ died from pneumonia – signs of the infection to spot
Fred Astaire and Ginger Rogers face the music and dance We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you’ve consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on…
Read MoreInsulin spray improved gait, cognitive function in patients with and without type 2 diabetes, clinical trial shows
An estimated 25 percent of people older than 65 have type 2 diabetes, a condition in which the body cannot produce enough insulin to effectively manage blood sugar. Insulin plays an important role in the brain, and people with prediabetes…
Read MoreNovel therapy using nitric oxide may be an efficient and safe way to treat multiple metabolic diseases
A novel therapy developed at the University of Alabama at Birmingham ameliorates obesity and Type 2 diabetes in mice fed a high-fat diet. The therapy acts through sustained release of nitric oxide, a gaseous signaling chemical whose most important function…
Read MoreMigraine may raise risk for burning mouth syndrome
Migraine is associated with an increased risk for burning mouth syndrome (BMS), according to a study published online April 11 in the Journal of Personalized Medicine. Dong-Kyu Kim, M.D., Ph.D., from the Hallym University College of Medicine in Chuncheon, South…
Read More‘Where Does It Hurt?’: Primary Care Tips for Common Ortho Problems
Knee and shoulder pain are common complaints for patients in the primary care office. But identifying the source of the pain can be complicated, and an accurate diagnosis of the underlying cause of discomfort is key to appropriate management —…
Read MoreDermatopathologists May Perpetuate Melanoma Overdiagnosis, Despite Awareness
NEW YORK (Reuters Health) – Many dermatopathologists think atypical nevi, melanoma in situ and invasive melanoma are overdiagnosed, but awareness does not seem to change their behavior, a survey study found. “Overdiagnosis of diseases such as melanoma is a complicated…
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