Medicine

A woman with advanced Alzheimer’s disease saw significant improvements in brain function after taking psilocybin-containing mushrooms. That’s according to a case report recently published in Frontiers in Neuroscience, which focused on…

Potentially deadly sepsis may be more likely in certain patients due to problems in the gut. Researchers from the Korea Research Institute of Bioscience and Biotechnology's Infectious Disease Research Center used female mouse models to…

The Transportation Security Administration (TSA) recently updated its medical marijuana guidelines, adding specific instructions to its "What Can I Bring?" directory for both carry-on and checked bags. Patients who use cannabis to…

Alkaline water has entered the conversation as an arguable alternative to regular drinking water. Numerous celebrities, including Gwyneth Paltrow, Mark Wahlberg and Jennifer Aniston, have touted alkaline water in brand campaigns, but…

In the wake of NASCAR star Kyle Busch’s death from sepsis, a Virginia Beach mother who almost lost her life to the deadly condition is sharing her harrowing experience to raise awareness. In 2015, Audrey Leishman was a healthy…

A new "living bandage" could soon revolutionize how doctors treat serious injuries by accelerating the healing process, according to new research reported by SWNS. The high-tech patch was developed by researchers at Rice University in…

A popular antipsychotic medication was found to reduce obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) – but it also led to impaired driving the next morning. That’s according to a small randomized controlled trial published in the Annals of the…

Eating processed meat like ham, sausage and bacon may be linked to a higher risk of certain types of cancer, according to new research. While health organizations have already confirmed that processed meat can contribute to colon…

A new injectable therapy is showing positive results in reducing melanoma throughout a five-year period. The personalized mRNA cancer therapy, called intismeran autogene, combined with the cancer immunotherapy drug KEYTRUDA…

This story discusses suicide. If you or someone you know is having thoughts of suicide, please contact the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255). Veterans with cancer face a higher risk of suicide attempts,…

For many, surviving cancer comes with an automatic new lease on life but other survivors continue to experience physical and emotional challenges long after treatment ends. Yoga may significantly reduce the insomnia, fatigue and mood…

Adult patients experienced significant relief from pain and anxiety after just five minutes of in-person prayer, as found in a randomized controlled trial. The study, led by researchers at the University of Maryland School of…

Former first lady Jill Biden has expressed her concerns about former President Joe Biden’s health status, noting that she feared he was having a stroke during a 2024 debate against President Donald Trump. Biden struggled his way…

People experiencing severe depression with suicidal symptoms may not have to wait weeks for traditional antidepressants to take effect. A recent review suggests that a single intravenous ketamine infusion can provide rapid relief for…

Tick bite-related ER visits are at their highest seasonal levels since 2017 across most U.S. regions, raising concerns about increased Lyme disease and other tick-borne illnesses. That’s according to recent data from the Centers for…

Former Attorney General Pam Bondi was diagnosed with thyroid cancer shortly after leaving the Department of Justice last month, according to a report. Bondi, 60, who left her role at the Justice Department in early April, underwent…

The sudden death of Kyle Busch has drawn attention to a rare but devastating medical progression: when pneumonia escalates into fatal sepsis. An ER doctor spoke with Fox News Digital about how sepsis can trigger a rapid health…

The benefits of grapes could go beyond providing a healthy snack. According to a study published in the journal ACS Nutrition Science, regular grape consumption can change how the genes behave, giving the skin an added defense system…

Popular glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) weight-loss drugs may help slow the spread of some cancers, according to new research to be presented at a major medical conference. Research led by Cleveland Clinic found that the medications…

An investigational dementia drug may also ease alcohol withdrawal by calming the brain inflammation linked to addiction and relapse. That’s according to researchers at the University of Kentucky, who studied an experimental medication…