Category: Medicine

Welcome back to another adventure along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will look at an amazing *and sweet* discovery researchers have made that connects breast cancer with a popular and healthy sugar snack: Honey! Manuka honey, derived from the nectar of the Manuka tree in New Zealand, has long been celebrated for its…

Welcome again to another journey along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will cover a new preventative method for those at high risk of Alzheimers: fish oil. Alzheimer’s disease remains one of the most daunting challenges in medicine, particularly due to its complex etiology involving genetic and environmental factors. While there’s no definitive cure…

Welcome again to another journey along The Hitchhiker’s Guide to Medicine! Today, we will cover a new biomedical innovation that can greatly help reduce the movement symptoms of Parkinson’s. Parkinson’s disease, a neurodegenerative disorder, affects millions worldwide, leading to tremors, stiffness, and movement difficulties. Traditional treatments, like medication and deep brain stimulation (DBS), help manage…