A pill that’s been credited with delivering super-human strength, feelings of euphoria, powerful pain relief, and better focus has now been linked with 44 deaths. Kratom, or Mitragyna speciosa, is a plant in the coffee family that’s native to Southeast Asia. When ingested, the drug taps into some of the same brain …

Renal cell cancer is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells form in tubules of the kidney. Renal cell cancer (also called kidney cancer or renal adenocarcinoma) is a disease in which malignant (cancer) cells are found in the lining of tubules (very small tubes) in the kidney. There are 2 kidneys, one on each side of the backbone, above …

Adrenocortical carcinomas (ACs) are uncommon malignancies that can have protean clinical manifestations. A majority of cases are metastatic at the time of diagnosis, with the most common sites of spread being the local periadrenal tissue, lymph nodes, lungs, liver, and bone. AC is relatively rare, however, accounting for just 0.02-0.2% …

When it comes to protecting yourself from heart disease, I’m sure you take all the obvious steps like exercising regularly, avoiding low-fat sugar-laden foods, not smoking and following a diet rich in fresh fruit, veg and healthy lean animal proteins. Of course, we are all human so it is only normal to …

One of the joys of growing older is that you gain more and more experience. Call it wisdom, if you like. But, if there’s one thing that many of us lose as we grow older then it is optimum amounts of some of the key vitamins that keep us healthy. According …

With our ever-growing reliance on modern technology many of us – especially the younger generation – spend increasing amounts of time glued to our computer or smart phone. If you or your grandkids fit that bill then you’ll want to know about the latest research findings on how to protect …

Bipolar disorder, once known as manic depression, features extreme mood swings that include both emotional highs and lows. It is a long-term condition that can disrupt a person’s ability to function in the workplace and in daily life. Bipolar is also a spectrum disorder, meaning that it includes a group …

Bipolar disorder and depression are mental health conditions that share similar features but are separate medical conditions. Diagnosis for either bipolar disorder or severe depression is difficult and may take some time. However, effective management of both conditions is possibles   Bipolar disorder: Causes and symptoms Bipolar disorder is a serious condition that involves …

August last year saw the passing of much-loved actor and comedian Robin Williams. At the time, friends and colleagues of the star claimed that depression led him to take his own life. But earlier this week, his widow Susan said this was not the case; his death was the result …

Frontotemporal dementia refers to a group of disorders that cause dementia to start at a younger age. Around 60 percent of people who develop frontotemporal dementia are between the ages of 45 and 64 years. This type of dementia is uncommon. Dementia is the decline in mental ability that is faster …