Reishi mushrooms have many purported benefits, including boosting the immune system and shrinking tumors. Little evidence supports these claims, however.…
Cerebral reperfusion of reading network predicts recovery of reading ability after stroke
A team of New Jersey stroke researchers has linked recovery of reading and language competence with cerebral blood flow in…
Geriatrics experts on gender equity in health care: ‘When women rise, we all rise’
Putting power and potential behind gender equity in health care isn’t just common sense. It’s critical to the future of…
Medical News Today: Irritated vulva: Causes and what to do
An irritated vulva can happen for many reasons, ranging from a reaction to a new laundry detergent to long term…
Vaping Lung Illnesses: Tracking the Outbreak
Hundreds of people have been sickened by lung illnesses linked to vaping, most by using THC products.
Medical News Today: What side effects can lithium cause?
Lithium is a drug that can prevent and treat manic episodes in people with bipolar disorder. Learn about the long…
High-fructose and high-fat diet damages liver mitochondria
High levels of fructose in the diet inhibit the liver’s ability to properly metabolize fat. This effect is specific to…
Protozoans and pathogens make for an infectious mix
The new observation that strains of V. cholerae can be expelled into the environment after being ingested by protozoa, and…
Emerging parasitic disease mimics the symptoms of visceral leishmaniasis in people
A new study suggests that transmission of a protozoan parasite from insects may also cause leishmaniasis-like symptoms in people. The…
Stem cell treatments for shoulder and elbow injuries flourish, but so far there’s little evidence they work
Two critical reviews examine the current status of biologic approaches for common shoulder and elbow problems. The authors discuss areas…