Disorders

In a new study, National Institutes of Health (NIH) researchers found that altered B cell function in children with mitochondrial disorders led to a weaker and less diverse antibody response to viral infections. The study, published in…

Georgetown University Medical Center neuroscientists say the brain's auditory lexicon, a catalog of verbal language, is actually located in the front of the primary auditory cortex, not in back of it -- a finding that upends a century-long…

The thyroid gland is one of the most vital hormonal glands in the human bodyThyroid disorders occur generally when the production of these hormones is either less or more than what the body requiresThyroid disorders occur generally when the…

Covid's collateral effect on teenage girls: Eating disorders and self-harming rates soar 42% since start of pandemic, study findsExperts believe social isolation and anxiety are among factors to blame Eating disorders were 42…

Adverse cognitive effects linked to polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) exposure, a type of endocrine-disrupting chemical (EDC), have the potential to be passed down through generations, according to an animal study being presented Thursday at…

hepatitis, cirrhosis, and fatty liver disease are common liver disorders that can have serious consequences if left untreated. (Image: Shutterstock)Dr. Anurag Shetty, Medical Gastroenterology, KMC Hospital, Mangalore explains the different…

Being obese significantly increases the chances of also developing mental disorders. This applies to all age groups, with women at higher risk than men for most diseases, as a recent study of the Complexity Science Hub and the Medical…

The estimated impact that GERD conditions create affects around 7.6%-30% of the adult populace in India while the incidence rate of colon cancer in Indian males and females increased substantially at 6.8% and 10.4%, respectively.  The…

World Digestive Health Day 2023: The theme for this year is 'Your Digestive Health: A Healthy Gut From the Start.' (Image: Shutterstock)World Digestive Health Day 2023: Efficient digestion not only ensures proper nutrition but also…

Depression and anxiety are two of the most common mental health illnesses in the United States, although more than half of those affected are neither identified nor treated. Mental health doctors are investigating the role of popular…