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Diabetic eye disease is a major reason why people lose their sight around the world. To stop this from happening, it is important to control diabetes and catch the disease early. After that, the right treatment must be given quickly and finished on time. Many places do a good job of checking if p

Mindfulness for ADHD: The Body Scan Breakthrough

Attention deficit hyperactivity disorder is a common condition that affects how people focus and control impulses. Many people turn to medication as a first line of defense, but it is not a perfect solution. Medication can help, but it often comes with unwanted side effects and does not solve all th

Sun Damage and Skin Aging: A New Hope with Vorinostat

Skin aging from sun exposure is a big problem. Ultraviolet B (UVB) rays speed up the aging process by causing stress and inflammation in skin cells. This leads to wrinkles and other signs of aging. Vorinostat, a drug usually used for certain cancers, might help slow down this process. Scientist

The mTOR Pathway: A Key Player in Breast Cancer

Breast cancer is the most common cancer affecting women worldwide. It puts a huge strain on both individual health and healthcare systems. At the heart of this disease are breast cancer stem cells (BCSCs). These cells have special abilities. They can renew themselves, turn into different types of ce

The Hidden Battle of a Rare Heart Condition

In the world of heart health, there's a rare but serious condition called Brugada syndrome. People with this syndrome are at high risk of sudden cardiac arrest. For years, doctors have relied on a device called an implantable cardioverter-defibrillator, or ICD, to save lives. This device is inser

How Smartphones Can Help Teens Stick to Their Cancer Treatment

Leukemia is a significant health issue among young people. It often requires lengthy treatment plans, which can be tough for teens to stick to. This is a problem because following treatment plans is crucial for getting better. Unfortunately, teens often struggle the most with this. There are many r

The Hidden Health Issues in Mental Health Patients

Mental health treatment is crucial, but it often overlooks physical health problems. These physical issues can be quite common among psychiatric patients. A recent effort aimed to address this by checking how easy it is to include medical check-ups for patients in psychiatric hospitals. The goal was

Older Brains, Tougher Fight: IDH Mutant Astrocytomas

Astrocytomas are brain tumors that can strike at any age, but they often hit younger and middle-aged adults the hardest. These tumors, when they have a specific mutation in the IDH gene, tend to have a better outlook. However, when these tumors show up in people 55 and older, things get a bit murkie

The Hidden Factors in Neck Injuries