Approximately 1 in 26 people develop epilepsy, a condition in which someone experiences recurring and unprovoked seizures. But experiencing a seizure does not always mean a person has epilepsy. Seizures…
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Legionary fortress of the Legio VI Ferrata found in Israel
Archaeologists from the Israel Antiquities Authority have announced the discovery of a military fortress garrisoned by the Legio VI Ferrata (“Sixth Ironclad Legion”), also known as the Fidelis Constans, meaning…
What is Alaskapox? Recent death brings attention to virus seen in small animals
This image provided by the Alaska Department of Health shows several Alaskapox lesions. “A” is a lesion about 10 days after symptom onset, and “B” is the same lesion two…
New digital therapy reduces anxiety and depression in people living with long-term physical health conditions
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain A therapist-guided digital cognitive behavioral therapy reduced distress in 89% of participants living with long-term physical health conditions, a new King’s College London study finds. The…
Using body weight to lower blood pressure
Credit: Unsplash/CC0 Public Domain When you think about exercise, sweating through a cycling class, adding up miles from a brisk walk or pumping iron in the weight room may come…
Global health research suffers from a power imbalance − decolonizing mentorship can help level the playing field
Mentorship is a cornerstone of the infrastructure supporting global health. Transferring knowledge, developing skills and cultivating a supportive professional environment among researchers and clinicians around the world are key to…
Elderly Alaska man is first reported person to die of recently discovered Alaskapox virus
Credit: Pixabay/CC0 Public Domain An elderly man has died from Alaskapox, the first known fatality from the recently discovered virus, state health officials said. The man, who lived in the…
Data-driven app results in 25% fewer emergency hospital admissions from care homes
Credit: CC0 Public Domain The use of a digital remote monitoring technology in care homes has been found to reduce hospital A&E attendances by 11% and emergency admissions by 25%…
Dance Your Way to Better Mental Health
Summary: Structured dance programs are as beneficial, and sometimes superior, to traditional physical activities for enhancing psychological and cognitive health. This systematic review and meta-analysis, involving a broad age range…
