Health Knowledge
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Breakthrough PTSD Treatment Target Found: How Astrocytes and GABA Imbalance Drive Trauma Symptoms
New Hope for PTSD Treatment: Scientists Discover Astrocytes as Hidden Culprit Behind Chronic Symptoms Living with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) can feel like being trapped in a perpetual state of alert. For those suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder chronic symptoms, finding effective treatment remains challenging. However, a groundbreaking study from…
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A Decade of Darkness to Light: One Woman’s Journey Through Treatment-Resistant Schizophrenia
A Decade in the Dark, A Glimmer of Light: One Woman’s Journey with Schizophrenia and Recovery Understanding the Early Signs of Schizophrenia The journey often begins subtly. Recognizing the early signs and symptoms of schizophrenia is critical for intervention. These early schizophrenia symptoms can include social withdrawal, uncharacteristic suspiciousness, or…
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The Mediterranean Diet’s Surprising Power Against Alzheimer’s Risk, According to New Harvard Research
Your Diet Can Change Your Genetic Destiny: Harvard Study Finds Mediterranean Diet May Counteract Alzheimer’s Risk For years, we’ve understood that genetics play a huge role in the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease and related dementias (ADRD). Carrying one or two copies of the APOE4 gene variant, for instance, significantly…
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How I Finally Learned to Avoid Sleeping Late at Night: A Stanford Neuroscientist’s Advice That Actually Works
If you’ve ever found yourself staring at the ceiling at 2 a.m., your mind racing, you’re not alone. For years, I struggled with this exact problem. The question of why I can’t sleep early at night plagued me. My journey to understand how to avoid sleep at night—meaning how to…
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The Hidden Culprit Behind Athlete’s Foot and Fungal Nails (And It’s Not What You Think)
If you’ve ever battled stubborn athlete’s foot or a discolored, crumbly toenail, you know the frustration. You try everything: antifungal creams, powders, soaking your feet, and yet the problem keeps coming back. The reason? You might be fighting the wrong enemy. The real villain isn’t just poor hygiene or sweaty…
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Antipsychotic Medications and Blood Sugar: New Research Reveals a Critical Link
If you or a loved one is taking medication for a condition like schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, or major depression, you’re likely familiar with antipsychotic drugs. As a cornerstone of treatment, these medications are vital for managing symptoms. However, a significant new study published in JAMA Psychiatry confirms a serious side…
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Of Germs and Gloom: How a Common Nose Bacterium Might Be Influencing Your Mood
We’ve long known that depression is a complex condition, rooted in imbalances in brain chemistry. But what if some of the clues to understanding it aren’t just in our brains, but right under our noses—literally? New research is peering into the nasal microbiome, and the findings are surprising. While the…
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My Kidney Stone Nightmare: How I Survived 2 Painful Attacks & Passed Stones Naturally
My Experience with Two Episodes of Kidney Stones: A Painful Journey I’ve suffered from kidney stones twice, both times as sudden, acute attacks. Let me share what I went through. The first time was in 2019. I was living with my cousin in a rented apartment when, around 3 AM,…
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Underweight & Diabetic: How I Gained 8kg While Lowering My Blood Sugar
Patient’s Story: I Was Diagnosed with Diabetes at 36—Weighing Less Than 50 kg at 1.75m When I was diagnosed with diabetes at thirty-six, I stood 1.75 meters tall but weighed less than 50 kilograms. I may have looked “slender,” but in reality, I felt extremely weak. Climbing two flights of…
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Water Fast to Sepsis: The Shocking Dangers of Extreme Weight Loss & How to Stay Safe
Humanity’s obsession with weight loss often gives rise to astonishing, yet dangerous, “wisdom.” One woman took this obsession to the extreme through a 28-day “human experiment.” Her sole sustenance consisted of 2,000 milliliters of water daily, supplemented by a mysterious “energy pill.” Seven days, ten pounds—such numbers are hailed as…