Health

Groundbreaking Research Links COVID-19 mRNA Vaccination to Enhanced Cancer Survival A significant new study suggests that the COVID-19 mRNA vaccines—such as those developed by Pfizer-BioNTech and Moderna—may offer an unexpected benefit to a specific group of cancer patients. Researchers found that patients with advanced lung or skin cancer who received an mRNA vaccine shortly before…

New Trial Challenges Ketamine’s Role in Severe Depression Treatment The promise of rapid-acting depression treatments, particularly those utilizing the anesthetic ketamine, has faced a significant setback following the publication of a rigorous new clinical trial. The study, which focused on hospitalized patients suffering from severe depression, found that repeated intravenous infusions of ketamine offered no…

Navigating the Plant-Based Landscape: Separating Fact from Fiction As interest in plant-based eating continues to surge in 2025, driven by health, environmental, and ethical concerns, the conversation around vegetarianism has moved from niche to mainstream. Yet, despite its growing popularity, the decision to adopt a meat-free diet remains clouded by persistent, often outdated, misconceptions. These…

Navigating Terminal Illness: The Pain of Well-Meaning, Unhelpful Support The diagnosis of an incurable illness is devastating, requiring patients and caregivers to shift their focus entirely toward comfort and quality of life. Yet, as highlighted in a recent widely discussed advice column, this difficult transition is often complicated by well-meaning friends who send unsolicited articles…