October 20, 2026
Ketamine Harm: What Young Users and Families Should Know
Referrals to one Welsh rehab for ketamine rose from 2 to 112 in four years, per the BBC. Learn the physical harms, why stigma delays help, and what to do.
Making medical research easy to understand
Hamza Siddiqui writes about health news, medical research, and the everyday questions that come with them for readers at Medical News Alley and Medical News Corner. His coverage spans mental health, common conditions, drugs and treatments, and practical wellness, always with an eye on what a new finding actually means for real people. Hamza likes to slow down and unpack the details: how a study was designed, what the numbers do and don't show, and where the open questions remain. He keeps his tone conversational and curious, avoids hype, and trusts readers to enjoy a clear explanation. His goal is simple: make medical research easier to understand, and a little more interesting along the way.
October 20, 2026
Referrals to one Welsh rehab for ketamine rose from 2 to 112 in four years, per the BBC. Learn the physical harms, why stigma delays help, and what to do.
October 20, 2026
A Western Australian researcher is studying endangered trapdoor spiders to learn how genetics and habitat loss shape survival, and what it means for wider...
October 13, 2026
New research links nighttime light exposure to early heart changes. Here's how to audit your bedroom for hidden light and make it darker, step by step.
October 13, 2026
Childhood cancer is rare, but early signs are easy to miss. Learn the warning signs, what the 'rule of three' means, and when to see your GP.
February 28, 2025
Mental health awareness has grown, but access to proper care remains a significant challenge due to high costs, provider shortages, and stigma. This article explores the barriers to mental health resources and the role of counselors, technology, community programs, and education in expanding access to care.
February 27, 2025
Running a healthcare business requires more than medical knowledge—it demands a business mindset that balances reputation management, staff credentialing, patient experience, and efficient billing to ensure long-term success.
February 27, 2025
Electronic Health Record (EHR) software has transformed healthcare by replacing paper records with digital solutions, but an effective EHR must be intuitive, customizable, and secure to truly enhance patient care.
January 30, 2025
The battle continues against H5N1 flu in North America, but followers of the news will be reassured to hear that a cutting edge H5N1 vaccine for the highly virulent strain currently spreading in cows is in the works. Since seasonal flu vaccines do not protect against H5N1 flu, vaccine scientists have been racing against the […]
January 28, 2025
A guide to master's of nursing programs, covering what the degree involves, potential career paths, and the core units students can expect to study.
January 27, 2025
Muvalaplin, a drug targeting lipoprotein (a), has successfully passed phase II clinical trials, demonstrating reductions of up to 85.7% in lipoprotein (a) levels over twelve weeks with a favorable safety profile comparable to placebo.
January 24, 2025
A new clinical study shows that Pain Coping Skills Training (PCST), a cognitive behavioural therapy-based approach, significantly reduced pain interference in daily activities for dialysis patients, offering a promising non-drug alternative to traditional pain management.
January 23, 2025
An analysis of key performance indicators for payor enrollment success, offering data-driven metrics, practical tracking strategies, and actionable tips to help healthcare organizations reduce delays and improve enrollment efficiency.