Each time a person undergoes stress the brain releases cortisol hormones. Cortisol binds to glucocorticoid receptors and tells the body to prepare its “fight-or-flight” response. This hormone also ...

Many people frequently ask me why cancer seems more prevalent today than in the past or why cancer patients often succumb to the disease more quickly than those with other conditions. One of the most ...

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Acute renal failure is caused by damage to the kidneys, which can occur as a result of blood loss, toxins, or physical damage to the kidneys. Acute renal failure occurs rapidly, causing generalized ...

Experiencing diarrhea when you are stressed is directly related to your body's programmed stress response. This response is called the "fight-or-flight" reaction. The fight-or-flight reaction is an ...

Adrienne Heinz knows firsthand what it’s like to flee a fire zone — and what it takes for a community to rebuild afterward. The Healdsburg resident evacuated her home as the 2017 Tubbs Fire tore ...

A new advisory from the American Heart Association strongly endorses endovascular treatment for patients with large core ...

Acute Myeloid Leukaemia (AML) with Retinoic acid receptor-gamma (RARG) fusions have similarities to Acute Promyelocytic Leukemia (APL) but are not responsive to standard APL treatments. Here, the ...

Hovering over any analysis of the long-term repercussions of famine for children are legions of ghosts: the thousands, ...

On World Cancer Day 2025, learn how cancer affects different age groups in India. Oncologists share insights on early detection, prevention, and the importance of regular screenings.

The neurological condition can cause people like Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to have voices that break and can sound "strangled." ...