A well-known figure, Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. , has suggested that his flu shots might have caused his voice disorder. He stopped getting the flu shot in 2005 and thinks it could be the reason for his spasmodic dysphonia, a condition that affects the vocal cords. However, experts say there's no solid
Cancer patients often feel very tired. Exercise might help, but what kind of exercise works best? A recent study looked at different exercise programs to see which ones help the most with fatigue. It seems that moderate workouts, like walking or light weightlifting, done a few times a week, can make
At the start of 2025, a group of seasoned scientists and administrators at the National Institutes of Health (NIH) expected the usual changes with a new administration. They hoped that the NIH, known worldwide for its top-notch health research, would keep supporting solid science. But as the year we
Food preservatives, those silent guardians of shelf life, might be doing more harm than good. Recent research from France has raised eyebrows, linking common preservatives to increased risks of cancer and type 2 diabetes. These findings, while not definitive, add to the growing chorus advocating for
Women outperform men in heart health when it comes to exercise. Studies show that women who engage in moderate to vigorous physical activity for 150 minutes a week see a 22% reduction in coronary heart disease risk. Men, on the other hand, only see a 17% reduction with the same amount of exercise. H
A former Stanford researcher, Naheed Mangi, faced the consequences for a cyberattack that took place seven years ago. Mangi, now 70, was found guilty of tampering with a protected computer. This incident involved a cancer patient database, where she replaced critical information with nonsense and in
Eating disorders are a serious concern for people with Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). But what comes first? Does IBD lead to eating disorders, or do eating disorders make IBD worse? It's a tricky question. A recent study tried to find out how common eating disorders are in people with IBD. First
Brain disorders like schizophrenia, depression, and autism are tough to tackle. They are complex and not fully understood. Scientists have been using tools to study these disorders. One tool is called bulk RNA sequencing. It looks at gene activity in a group of cells. But it misses details. It can't
In 2005, a new player entered the mental health research scene. Neuro-Behavioral Clinical Research (NBR) was born. It aimed to blend science with a deep sense of care. The goal? To understand the human mind better while helping people in need. NBR doesn't just focus on research. It also works to ma
A group of scientists from five different countries came together in 2010. They wanted to understand how genes and the environment work together. This group is called the IGEMS consortium. It includes 21 twin studies from Australia, Denmark, Finland, Sweden, and the United States. The scientists st
