Articles by Carly Cassella
The phrase "I could die of happiness" is not meant to be taken literally.
But as it turns out, you actually can though it is exceedingly rare.
A new case study, published in Oxford Medical Case RepοΏ½...
We had so much hope for new generations of Alzheimer's drugs, but unfortunately, many just aren't performing like we thought they would.
A rare brain autopsy now hints at why.Β
According to a recen...
Hormonal birth control has allowed millions worldwide to manage their menstrual cycles and control their reproductive futures.
But as with any drug, there are pros and cons for doctors and patients οΏ½...
Our understanding of the human brain is experiencing a watershed moment.
The sewerage gates are open.
In 2024, scientists discovered the first direct evidence of an internal 'waste disposal system'οΏ½...
Erectile dysfunction is a topic many are reluctant to discuss, but flagging the problem with a doctor could be important.
In some cases, the condition may be an early sign of disease.
The ability tοΏ½...
The human immune system has evolved an incredible ability to fight off cancerous cells.
One of the first lines of defense is a specialized white blood cell called a macrophage.
Its name is derived οΏ½...
Cheap daily supplements are changing how scientists view the gut and its connection to the brain.
In 2024, a rigorous twin study published in Nature Communications found that taking daily protein anοΏ½...
The eyes are a window into our deeper health.
As the only outward extension of the central nervous system, these sensory organs may reflect not only the state of our brain and blood vessels, but alsοΏ½...
First, it was named after two men. Then, it was named for a false premise.
At last, after more than a century, one of the most prevalent hormone disorders in the world has a title that is no longer οΏ½...
Up until the 1970s or so, the human brain was assumed to be 'hardwired' like a computer, its neural networks remaining fixed throughout adulthood.
In reality, this incredible organ can reinvent itseοΏ½...
