Imagine a system designed to protect you, but sometimes it goes rogue. That's what happens in autoimmune diseases. These conditions occur when the immune system mistakenly attacks the body's own tissues. Lupus, often called the disease of 1, 000 faces, is one such condition. It can cause a wide rang
Cryptococcus neoformans and Cryptococcus gattii are not your everyday fungi. They are serious pathogens, with the World Health Organization ranking them as critical and medium priority, respectively. These fungi primarily target people with HIV, especially in low- and middle-income countries. But th
The brain goes through big changes in midlife. This is a key time to spot signs of Alzheimer's disease. A study looked at how men and women's brains work differently during this period. The study used special brain scans to check memory-related activity. It found that women with certain risk factor
Lumpy Skin Disease (LSD) is a viral infection that is spreading quickly around the world. It mainly affects cows and buffaloes, causing fever, skin nodules, swollen lymph nodes, and reduced milk production. While it doesn't usually kill many animals, it can infect entire herds, leading to big econom
Parkinson's disease is becoming more common. In the last 25 years, the number of people with this condition has doubled. Experts predict it will double again soon. Yet, the main treatment for Parkinson's, a drug called levodopa, is hard to find in many places. This drug is cheap, effective, and can
Heart disease is a major health concern, ranking high among causes of death globally. Doctors rely on various tools to assess a person's risk, but these tools often don't see eye to eye. This inconsistency can lead to different treatment recommendations, even for the same patient. A recent study hi
Vaccine passports were a big deal during the COVID-19 pandemic. They helped some places open up safely. But they also caused a lot of arguments. The main worry was about freedom. Should people be allowed to go places only if they got the vaccine? Now, experts are thinking about the future. What if
Vulvar Extramammary Paget's disease is a rare skin cancer. It often comes back after treatment. This makes it a tricky condition to manage. Doctors usually treat it by cutting out the affected area. But because it's so rare, there's still a lot we don't know. Like what makes it come back and how to
Obesity and kidney problems are a big deal. They are linked in ways that are not fully understood. In 2024, a group called KDIGO had a meeting to talk about this. They wanted to figure out how obesity affects kidneys and what can be done about it. Being overweight for a long time can harm your kidn
People with a brain disease called multiple sclerosis (MS) often take a medicine named dimethyl fumarate (DMF). This drug helps to ease the symptoms of MS. But how exactly does it work? Scientists wanted to find out. They did some tests on mice to see what happens. First, they gave the mice a subst
