All Health Stories

  1. Vitamin B2 May Help Cancer Resist Treatment - And Point to a New Attack Strategy

    Vitamin B2 May Help Cancer Resist Treatment - And Point to a New Attack Strategy

    Scientists discovered that cancer cells use vitamin B2 to shield against cell death, but a mimic compound could break that defense.

    last wk. 1 min read
  2. B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding

    B.C. Family Walks 120 km for Son's Gene Therapy Funding

    The Gill family completed a 120 km walk to raise awareness for their son's rare disease and gene therapy.

    last wk. 1 min read
  3. From Screening to Survival: The Call That Changed Everything

    From Screening to Survival: The Call That Changed Everything

    A 56-year-old's journey through unclear mammogram results, advanced diagnostics, and early cancer detection at a one-stop breast care center.

    last wk. 2 min read
  4. Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Exceptional Longevity in Older Women

    Diabetes Drug Metformin Linked to Exceptional Longevity in Older Women

    Study finds metformin may help postmenopausal women live to 90, showing a 30% lower mortality risk compared to other diabetes drugs.

    last wk. 1 min read
  5. Ebola Survivor Warns: Dismantled Global Health Systems Fueling New Crisis

    Ebola Survivor Warns: Dismantled Global Health Systems Fueling New Crisis

    Emergency physician Craig Spencer warns the dismantling of US global health infrastructure is making the new Ebola outbreak catastrophic.

    last wk. 2 min read
  6. Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreading Faster Than Containment Efforts

    Ebola Outbreak in DRC Spreading Faster Than Containment Efforts

    WHO reports over 900 suspected cases of Bundibugyo Ebola in DRC, with outbreaks outpacing health worker response amid community distrust.

    last wk. 1 min read
  7. Malta: Affordable World-Class Healthcare on a Historic Mediterranean Island

    Malta: Affordable World-Class Healthcare on a Historic Mediterranean Island

    Malta offers world-class healthcare at a fraction of US costs. This EU island nation combines rich history with modern medicine.

    last wk. 1 min read
  8. Dementia Drug Shows Promise for Easing Alcohol Withdrawal Damage

    Dementia Drug Shows Promise for Easing Alcohol Withdrawal Damage

    An experimental Alzheimer's medication, MW150, may reduce brain inflammation during alcohol withdrawal, offering a potential new treatment for alcohol use disorder.

    last wk. 2 min read