Tag: Diseases
Robotic pets linked to shorter hospital stays for dementia patients
A hospital in the United States has tested an unusual method to help elderly people with dementia.
Understanding ALS: Symptoms, causes and disease progression
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known as ALS, is a serious neurological disease that progressively weakens the body’s muscles. It affects nerve cells in the brain...
Trump’s new health plan would triple former U.S. contributions to WHO
The United States is preparing to spend $2 billion annually on a new health preparedness system.
Oranges doesn’t shorten colds, professor explains
When a cold strikes, many people reach for orange juice in the hope of getting an extra dose of vitamin C. But the question is whether it actually benefits the body.
New approach could make cancer vaccines more effective
A subtle redesign of an experimental HPV vaccine significantly boosted the immune system’s ability to attack cancer in early tests.
NHS highlights rare skin risk linked to Lansoprazole
Health officials warn that long-term use of a common heartburn medication may, in rare cases, trigger a serious sun-sensitive skin condition.