“Cyborg” pancreas? New implant could help lab-grown cells treat diabetes
Scientists are developing a futuristic approach to treating diabetes that sounds like science fiction but may one day become reality.
Researchers at the University of...
Pregnant women who get COVID shots may reduce risk of dangerous preeclampsia
A large international study suggests that getting vaccinated against COVID-19 during pregnancy—especially with a booster shot—may help protect mothers from preeclampsia, a serious pregnancy...
Sleeping in on weekends may protect your heart
Many people struggle to get enough sleep during the workweek. Busy schedules, early school or work start times, late-night screen use, and stress can...
Scientists create 3D mesh that can listen to human brain organoids
Scientists have created a groundbreaking tool that can listen to the electrical signals inside tiny lab-grown human brain models, often called “mini brains.”
These...
How to live to reduce breast cancer risk
Breast cancer is the most commonly diagnosed cancer among women in the United States, and it affects hundreds of thousands of families every year.
In...
Why women often suffer longer from chronic pain
Chronic pain is a serious health problem that affects millions of people around the world. Unlike the sharp pain you feel after an injury...
Simple diet change could help reverse insulin resistance
Scientists from the Physicians Committee for Responsible Medicine have found that a plant-based diet may help overweight individuals lose weight and reduce insulin resistance.
The...
Sleep loss may increase risk of heart rhythm disorders
Getting enough sleep is often sacrificed by busy workers trying to balance careers, family responsibilities, and daily stress. However, new research suggests that cutting...
Two-drug combo may protect kidneys better in diabetes
Chronic kidney disease is a serious condition in which the kidneys gradually lose their ability to filter waste and extra fluid from the blood.
This...
Common painkillers linked to antibiotic resistance
Antibiotics have saved millions of lives by treating infections that were once deadly. However, bacteria are becoming increasingly resistant to these drugs, making some...