Oral cancer, also known as mouth cancer, affects the tissues within the mouth and throat. This disease can develop on the lips, gums, tongue, inner lining of the cheeks, roof, and floor of the mouth. They usually appear as white patches, red patches or tongue sores. Mouth cancer symptoms may be mistaken with canker sores....

Frozen shoulder, medically known as adhesive capsulitis, is a painful and disabling condition that affects the shoulder joint. It is an inflammatory condition with symptoms as pain, stiffness, and a loss of mobility. This condition can last from several months to a few years, often disrupting daily activities such as dressing, reaching, or even sleeping....

While visible veins may be cosmetically unappealing, their appearance is usually not a cause for concern. Activities like exercise, skin tone, exposure to the sun, tight clothing and hot temperatures can cause bulging veins. Aging, genetics, and being overweight may also contribute to veins being more noticeable. These enlarged, twisted veins appear prominently beneath the...

Joe Fornasiero seemed to be the picture of perfect health. As a fitness fanatic from Brighton, Michigan, he followed a strict routine of training and clean eating. But behind the muscle and energy, something dangerous was quietly growing. His story challenges the idea that health on the outside always reflects what’s inside. Joe’s early cancer...

Scientists achieved remarkable progress in HIV gene editing research using CRISPR technology to eliminate viral DNA from infected cells. With current HIV medicines only inhibiting the virus, this therapy aims to eradicate the virus from the body entirely. The University of Amsterdam team successfully demonstrated proof-of-concept results, while Excision BioTherapeutics advanced to human clinical trials...

Scientists from Rice University have revealed a new potential cancer treatment that uses minuscule dye molecules known as aminocyanine molecules. When these molecules are exposed to near-infrared light, they vibrate in a manner that breaks down the membranes of cancer cells. In animal and laboratory tests, this vibronic-driven action was shown to eliminate up to...

While the COVID-19 pandemic is “over”, the virus still exists and public health officials have kept vigilant on the virus’s mutations. Public health experts worldwide are closely monitoring the emergence of a new COVID-19 variant, NB.1.8.1, which has sparked alarm due to its rapid global spread. The World Health Organization designated this strain as a...

Cancer is a disease that is responsible for nearly one in six deaths globally. It is a disease that can sometimes grow over years completely unnoticed, or come on suddenly and grow at a deadly rate. The key to effective treatment and positive outcomes for cancer patients is early detection. A blood test developed in...

For decades, the idea of regenerating damaged organs felt like science fiction. The idea was reserved for Star Trek episodes where a single pill could grow a new kidney. While scientists at Scripps Research faced many setbacks, that vision is finally inching toward a reality. Researchers have made breakthroughs in regenerative medicine: “tricking” the body’s...

Scientists have identified a concerning new coronavirus in Chinese bats that could pose a pandemic threat. Researchers from the Wuhan Institute of Virology discovered HKU5-CoV-2 during a comprehensive study of bat populations across China’s southern and eastern regions. The virus belongs to the lesser known relative of COVID, the merbecovirus family. This family includes the...

“You’re too young to have bowel cancer.” Unfortunately, many patients heard this when they contacted medical help for their symptoms. That’s what Stephanie Bansemer-Brown was told in 2012 before being diagnosed with stage three rectal cancer. She was 42 at the time, and fits alongside new research finding over 28,000 Australians under the age of...

Bowel cancer refers to any cancer that develops in the large bowel, including the rectum and colon. Also known as colorectal cancer, the risk factors include family history, age, and existing medical conditions. A new study has additionally found that being overweight as a child and young adult increases your chances of subsequently developing bowel...