In 2015, about half of the world’s 28 million human deaths were the result of medical emergencies, with the bulk
Global burden of emergency diseases and conditions: Method to measure the impact of conditions requiring emergency care around the world
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Protein key to charcot-marie-tooth, other nerve diseases: Finding in laboratory mice also may shed light on Alzheimer’s, Parkinson’s and related disorders
A new study provides critical insight into a little-known, yet relatively common, inherited neurological condition called Charcot-Marie-Tooth disease. The findings
Wide variations in how well or poorly people age: United States ranks 54th between Iran (53rd) and Antigua and Barbuda (55th)
At what age do you feel 65? A 30-year gap separates countries with the highest and lowest ages at which
Congenital heart defects vastly increase risk of heart problems later in life
An infant born with a relatively simple heart defect is far more likely to develop heart problems as an adult,
Disability progression in multiple sclerosis linked to income, education
Neighbourhood income and education level is associated with risk of disability progression in patients with multiple sclerosis, suggests new research
Childhood lead exposure linked to poor adult mental health
Lead exposure in childhood appears to have long-lasting negative effects on mental health and personality in adulthood, according to a
Managerialism in UK schools erodes teachers’ mental health and well-being
Performance targets, increased workload, curriculum changes and other bureaucratic changes are eroding teachers’ professional identity and harming their mental health,
How fasting can improve overall health: Protects against aging-associated diseases
In a University of California, Irvine-led study, researchers found evidence that fasting affects circadian clocks in the liver and skeletal
Improved understanding of the pathology of dwarfism may lead to new treatment targets
Pseudoachondroplasia (PSACH) is a severe inherited dwarfing condition characterized by disproportionate short stature, joint laxity, pain, and early onset osteoarthritis.
If your diet fails, try again; your heart will thank you: Diet fluctuations lead to a rollercoaster of risk for heart disease and diabetes
During the holiday season, it can be difficult for even the most determined of us to stick to a healthy