How electroconvulsive therapy heals the brain − new insights into ECT, a stigmatized yet highly effective treatment for depression

Dec 07, 2023 08:01 am UTC| Health

When most people hear about electroconvulsive therapy, or ECT, it typically conjures terrifying images of cruel, outdated and pseudo-medical procedures. Formerly known as electroshock therapy, this perception of ECT as...

Technology is stealing your time in ways you may not realise – here’s what you can do about it

Dec 07, 2023 01:01 am UTC| Technology Health

Technology is supposed to make our lives easier. Smart phones provide a palm-size window to the world, enabling us to do almost anything at the touch of a button. Smart homes look after themselves, and virtual meetings...

Merck KGaA's Evobrutinib Falls Short in Multiple Sclerosis Trials

Dec 06, 2023 06:21 am UTC| Business Health

Merck KGaA, a leading pharmaceutical company based in Germany, announced that its experimental multiple sclerosis (MS) drug, evobrutinib, did not meet the primary goal in highly anticipated late-stage trials. The failure...

Childhood pneumonia is surging in many countries – while the germs causing it are known, the effect of co-infections aren't

Dec 05, 2023 05:38 am UTC| Health

You may have heard reports about outbreaks of pneumonia affecting children in the Netherlands, Denmark and parts of the US and China, which are higher than usual for this time of year. Parents are keeping a watchful eye on...

Collagen supplements may help improve the health of your tendons and bones

Dec 05, 2023 05:38 am UTC| Health

Collagen has become a popular ingredient in the skincare industry, with high-profile advocates such as Jennifer Aniston and the Kardashians taking it for its purported anti-ageing benefits. But it isnt just our skin...

Will Japanese encephalitis return this summer? What about other diseases mosquitoes spread?

Dec 05, 2023 05:37 am UTC| Health

The last two summers have been swarming with mosquitoes thanks to near constant rain and flooding brought on by La Niña. With the return of El Niño, and a hot, dry summer in store, whats the outlook for...

Endometriosis: It’s time to change the pattern of pain, stigma and barriers to diagnosis and treatment

Dec 05, 2023 05:36 am UTC| Health

Endometriosis is a debilitating disease that affects an estimated one million Canadians. It involves the overgrowth of endometrial tissue (the tissue that lines the uterus), which typically sheds during menstruation and...