Exploding head syndrome: the surprisingly common condition with a terrifying name

In 1619, a loud sound and a bright flash of light woke philosopher René Descartes from a dream. Was it divine revelation – or ...

The Mystifying Syndrome That Makes People Spontaneously Drunk

D.W.I.s, relationship problems, accusations of secret drinking: Auto-brewery syndrome can wreak havoc on people’s lives and ...

Major health boost as HSE offer free cancer screening to thousands of more Irish – and it can be done at home

HSE bosses have announced it’s expanding its free bowel cancer screening – and it can be done at home.  Around 2,500 people ...

How your health (and genetic results) affects your life, travel and health insurance

If you had your appendix out recently, does your insurer need to know? Different rules apply depending on the type of ...

This common antidepressant helps people cut back on methamphetamine – new study

Now, a cheap, safe and readily available medicine that has been used to treat depression for years is showing promise. Our ...
Media Matters for America

The right-wing media's shameful history of defending pedophilia and sexualizing children

Over the past year, the far right’s obsession with accusing its opponents of pedophilia has become a staple of the modern Republican playbook. Conservative media stars and GOP elected officials have ...
Verywell Health on MSN

Cymbalta vs. Lexapro for depression: Which is better?

Cymbalta and Lexapro are both used to treat depression and anxiety disorders, but they are different drug classes. Cymbalta ...