n the decades-long search for autism’s origin, researchers have tested a range of theories, some dubious – such as bad parenting – others more plausible, such as pollution. Despite billions of dollars spent on research since the first diagnosis in 1943, science has...
TikTok is packed with claims that high levels of cortisol are responsible for everything from sudden weight gain to fatigue and the way your face looks. With that, it’s understandable to wonder where your own cortisol levels stand. In case you’re not familiar with it,...
Ketamine, a decades-old anesthetic and fast-acting treatment for severe depression, may also offer some people rapid relief from chronic fatigue, according to a small proof-of-concept study led by researchers at Rutgers Health and the National Institutes of Health....
A young woman says she left the emergency room feeling dismissed and confused after a doctor ordered a drug test without explanation while she was seeking help for alarming neurological symptoms. The 21-year-old woman, who goes by the Reddit username kenswiz,...
It has been five years since New York and New Jersey legalized recreational marijuana use for people who are 21 and older. Despite widespread public support, there is still concern from health professionals about the risks of addiction and other issues, such as...