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What are Nightmares and Why Do They Occur?

There are multiple models of understanding dreams and nightmares, including neurobiological, cognitive, evolutionary and psychodynamic models.

7 Aug 2023

Epigenetic Mechanisms in Type 2 Diabetes

Epigenetics has emerged as a key player in the development and severity of type 2 diabetes.

7 Aug 2023

What are Cholesterol Vaccines?

Low low-density lipoprotein (LDL) cholesterol levels can cause artery blockages and diseases like heart attacks and strokes. Vaccines targeting an important regulator of LDL receptors can be highly beneficial.

20 Jul 2023

Menopause and the Microbiome

Many factors contribute to well-being during menopause, including the microbiome.

20 Jul 2023

Understanding Cancer Fatigue: Causes, Symptoms, and Management

Fatigue is a common symptom in oncology patients that can lower their quality of life.

19 Jul 2023

Chronobiology: Why Time Matters in Medicine

Chronobiology is an upcoming field of study that leaves many bewildered as to its scope.

18 Jul 2023

What are Drug-Induced Nail Disorders?

Drug-induced nail disorders are uncommon adverse reactions that can occur as a result of drugs.

18 Jul 2023

Improving Healthcare Delivery via Social Innovation

Social innovation is the development and application of new methods, tools, and solutions that bring forward change.

18 Jul 2023

Pregnancy and Urinary Tract Infections (UTIs)

During pregnancy, alterations occur in the urinary tract, encouraging pathogenic organisms to infect the urinary system.

18 Jul 2023

The Health Effects of Loss and Grief

Grief is the intense sadness and upset caused by the experience of loss.

18 Jul 2023

Machine Learning in Antibiotic Discovery

Machine learning is a significant component of artificial intelligence (AI), integrated into many fields, including data analytics and technology.

18 Jul 2023

Hormones and Immunity: The Impact of Hormonal Contraception on Autoimmune Diseases

Immunity is modulated by sex hormones and thus has an important role in the sex bias commonly seen in autoimmunity.

18 Jul 2023

What is Sensory Overload?

Sensory overload occurs when the brain becomes overwhelmed by the volume or nature of the sensory inputs it receives.

18 Jul 2023

Unraveling the Dangers of Heat Stress: Insights into Heat-Related Illnesses

Heat-related illnesses occur when the body is subjected to high temperatures and humidity for an extended period of time without enough cooling or hydration.

18 Jul 2023

The Urobiome: Unveiling its Role in Human Health and Disease

The full characterization of the urinary microbiota is still a work in progress. Both bacteria and viruses are present in the urobiome, as well as bacteriophages.

18 Jul 2023