Tag: Diseases
How cold weather affects the body’s ability to fight infection
Colder temperatures do more than make us uncomfortable — they can quietly weaken the body’s natural defences against infection.
Why the brain slowly loses control of balance in multiple sclerosis
New research suggests that balance and coordination problems in multiple sclerosis may begin when key brain cells slowly run out of energy.
New blood test method shows promise for Alzheimer’s research
A new study suggests Alzheimer’s research may soon move beyond hospitals, using nothing more than a few drops of blood collected at home.
New influenza variant brings heavier pressure on hospitals
Many doctors are experiencing a different and more demanding winter season, in which a new type of influenza is playing a central role.
Why the time of day matters during a heart attack
Researchers suggest that adjusting the body’s immune response by time of day could help limit heart damage after a heart attack.
A targeted method improving early melanoma detection
By focusing on the one mole that does not match the rest, doctors are improving early melanoma detection while avoiding unnecessary biopsies.