“Time heals some wounds, but love heals them all” is a quote from the Canadian philosopher and author Matshona Dhliwayo that highlights that while time may only dull the pain of emotional wounds, love is the only transformative force capable of completely healing someone. Although this quote emphasizes emotional pain, emotional distress can also negatively...

Liverpool Hospital in south-west Sydney has opened a new kind of treatment space, where doctors can see a tumour clearly and treat it in the same moment. The technique is called MRI-guided cryoablation, also known as cancer ablation therapy. Instead of a large incision, clinicians guide a slim probe through the skin and into the...

Aging is something that many of us are afraid of and trying to fight. We deny our age as much as possible and are constantly worried about waking up one day, looking into the mirror, and wondering where all the time has gone. This isn’t surprising. Modern culture frequently equates youth with utility and aging with...

The heart is one of the most important organs for health and longevity. Despite this, for decades, we have accepted the stiffening of arteries and the shrinking of cardiac chambers as inevitable parts of heart aging and growing older. A growing body of research, however, recently popularized by biochemist Dr. Rhonda Patrick and groundbreaking research...

Sertraline is one of the most prescribed antidepressants, and many people take it for years. Most side effects stay mild, especially during the first weeks. However, a small group of reactions requires urgent medical advice, because they can worsen quickly. These events are uncommon, yet early recognition can prevent serious harm. Risk often rises after...

Pancreatic cancer often hides in plain sight. Many of its earliest warnings look like everyday problems. A stubborn bout of indigestion, or a new backache that will not settle. A strange change in appetite that drags on for weeks. People want a clear checklist for the early symptoms of pancreatic cancer, yet the reality is...

Finding tiny red dots on your skin can be unnerving, but a dermatologist usually starts with a simple question: Did they appear slowly, or did they show up overnight? Christopher J. Haas, MD, FAAD, says many of these marks are harmless vessel growths, especially cherry angioma, which often shows up on the trunk and arms...

For generations, the word “cancer” has been synonymous with a sense of inevitability; a roll of the genetic dice that few can escape. We often view it as a looming shadow that strikes without warning or reason. However, a landmark global study recently published in the journal Nature has fundamentally shifted this narrative. The Latest...

Reaching 100 sounds like a miracle, yet ultimately, biology still negotiates the deal. One new study asked whether meat eaters gain an edge in extreme old age. It also asked whether people who avoid eating meat lose that edge. The researchers did not study midlife habits or gym routines. They studied adults already aged 80...

People have long been looking for and touting quick fixes for complex health problems, and in the age of social media, these trends often go viral pretty quickly. Recently, a particular “health shot” has been making the rounds across platforms, unfortunately overshadowing rigorous science with its promise of an “instant” fix. Those sharing this health...

The internet is currently abuzz with a simple nighttime ritual: drinking a concoction of chamomile tea, apple cider vinegar, and cinnamon to “clear excess sugar” and “melt fat” while you sleep. Viral posts and testimonials suggest that this miracle drink acts as a biological vacuum, sweeping away the day’s dietary transgressions and resetting your metabolism...

A new wellness trend has appeared on social media and is rapidly gaining popularity. “Dark showering” is a recent trend that claims to enhance sleep quality. It involves taking a shower with lights dimmed or off before going to bed. Advocates believe this practice helps people fall asleep more quickly and enjoy deeper rest during...