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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Scientists uncover new pathway of Alzheimer’s disease progression
September 06, 2023Scientists have discovered how a unique kind of cell death, due to iron toxicity, creates a snowball effect that advances cognitive decline. With this finding, a whole new approach to treatment could be developed. -
New cancer cases in under-50s have risen by 79% in 30 years
September 06, 2023A new study has found that globally, the rates of new cancer cases and associated deaths in people under 50 increased alarmingly between 1990 and 2019, highlighting the importance of education on the incidence of certain cancers in younger people. -
ADHD found to increase risk of developing widespread mental health issues
September 05, 2023Scientists have discovered that attention-deficit/hyperactivity disorder (ADHD), which is largely inherited, directly increases the risk of sufferers also developing major depression, post-traumatic stress, anorexia nervosa and have suicide attempts. -
Hope for chemo-resistant cancer therapy with new gene discovery
September 04, 2023For the first time, researchers have pinpointed two genes – NEK2 and INHBA – that are resistant to chemotherapy for head and neck cancers, and found that by silencing them with existing drugs, treatment could become far more effective. -
Red blood cells trigger protective mechanism against heart damage
September 04, 2023Researchers have found that red blood cells have an innate ability to trigger a pathway that protects the heart from injury during periods of low oxygen, such as during a heart attack. The discovery could lead to new drugs that activate this pathway. -
Statins linked to reduced cancer risk in people with ulcerative colitis
September 04, 2023A new study has found that people with ulcerative colitis who take cholesterol-lowering statins have less chance of developing colorectal cancer. The commonly drug could be used as a preventive for cancer in cases of inflammatory bowel disease. -
Improving bone strength by just 3% slashes hip fracture rate by 45%
September 03, 2023More than 300,000 Americans aged 65 and older are hospitalized for hip fractures each year. But researchers have found that even tiny lifestyle changes can boost bone strength to a level that greatly reduces the incidence of these serious fractures. -
Drug-delivery implant thwarts scar tissue by being a moving target
September 01, 2023While we've heard about a number of drug-dispensing medical implants, most of them have the same drawback – they end up getting covered in scar tissue. An experimental new one avoids that problem by changing shape as the tissue starts to form. -
Antioxidants such as vitamin C found to spur cancer growth & metastasis
August 31, 2023Researchers have found that antioxidants like vitamins C and E trigger a mechanism that stimulates the growth of new blood vessels in cancer tumors, helping them to grow and spread. They say it highlights the risk of taking unnecessary supplements. -
Study highlights wide-ranging health benefits of using CPAP machines
August 31, 2023While effective in treating sleep apnea, continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) machines are intrusive and disruptive, which is why 50% of patients give up on using the life-saving devices. A new study shows why they might be worth the discomfort. -
Mechanism behind CBD’s potent anti-inflammatory effects identified
August 30, 2023A new study has identified the mechanism that makes CBD particularly effective at reducing inflammation. The discovery could lead to the development of new therapeutic strategies for the treatment of inflammatory diseases like asthma. -
Repurposed blood cancer drug could remove need for lifelong HIV meds
August 30, 2023An existing blood cancer drug has been used to eliminate dormant HIV-infected cells that can cause the infection to reactivate when suppressive antiretroviral treatment is interrupted. The drug could remove the current need for lifelong medication. -
New molecule slams the brakes on Alzheimer’s disease inflammation
August 30, 2023In an effort to find new treatments to halt the progression of Alzheimer's disease, scientists have landed on a molecule that can dial down the process that produces brain inflammation – something believed to be inextricably linked to cognitive decline. -
Titanium spikes kill superbugs drug-free by literally ripping them apart
August 30, 2023Inspired by dragonfly wings, researchers have developed a drug-free way to kill off drug-resistant microbes that commonly cause hospital-acquired infections. It's a novel and effective way of tackling the problem of antibiotic-resistant superbugs. -
Vaccines to prevent fentanyl, heroin overdose close to human trials
August 29, 2023Researchers are close to human clinical trials to test the safety and efficacy of vaccines to prevent heroin and fentanyl overdoses. If approved, they could revolutionize the treatment of opioid addiction and reduce deaths from overdose.
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