Snowflake disease is no laughing matter. While the term “snowflake” has been used to mock a fragile person who melts easily, it’s also a nickname for a rare neuromuscular disease. The condition causes ...
Brain urea buildup has been found in both frontotemporal dementia and ALS brains, suggesting a shared waste clearance failure ...
Autoantibodies are antibodies that target the body’s own antigens. These antigens may consist of proteins, nucleic acids, carbohydrates, or lipids expressed ubiquitously throughout the body or only in ...
In my initial post in 2018, a 2024 post, and a recent post, I faulted psychiatry for continuing its pursuit of brain diseases as causes for mental disorders when they have not found any in this ...
World Hepatitis Day is observed globally on July 28 each year. Endorsed by the World Health Organisation, it raises awareness about viral hepatitis, promotes testing and vaccination, and aims to ...
Scientists have discovered another clue that may help explain why some of the world’s most serious brain diseases develop. A research team from the University of Manchester found that a waste product ...
Beyond direct injuries, exposure to tropical cyclones is associated with higher risks of death across a range of causes including kidney, heart and lung diseases, neuropsychiatric conditions, and ...