How ants could inspire the next generation of antibiotics
As hospitals around the world struggle with dangerous drug-resistant infections, scientists are increasingly looking to nature for solutions.
Surprisingly, one promising source may be crawling...
Could full-fat cheese and cream help prevent dementia?
For many years, people have been told to avoid full-fat dairy foods like cheese and cream because they contain a lot of saturated fat.
These...
Inflammation fuels the most aggressive lung cancer
Small cell lung cancer (SCLC) is one of the most dangerous forms of lung cancer. It grows and spreads very quickly.
Sadly, only about 5...
Study finds a surprising new cause of Alzheimer’s disease
Alzheimer’s disease is known for causing serious problems in the brain, such as memory loss, confusion, and difficulty thinking clearly.
One of the main things...
Night shifts and jet lag may increase breast cancer risk
Working late at night, flying across time zones often, or keeping an irregular sleep schedule may do more than just leave you tired—it might...
New blood test helps prevent kidney disease in diabetes
A new study in Australia has shown that a blood test called PromarkerD can help doctors make better treatment decisions for people with type...
This Brazilian plant can treat inflammation and arthritis
A new study from Brazil has shown that a coastal plant called Joseph’s Coat (Alternanthera littoralis) may help reduce inflammation, ease pain, and protect...
Colon stiffness may signal early-onset colorectal cancer
Scientists from UT Southwestern Medical Center and the University of Texas at Dallas have found a possible reason why more younger adults are developing...
Study finds a new way to fight heart disease
For many years, doctors have worked hard to fight heart disease by helping people control diabetes, lower blood pressure, and reduce cholesterol.
Medicines like aspirin...
This blood pressure drug may help you live longer
Researchers at the University of Liverpool have made a surprising discovery. A common medicine used for high blood pressure, called rilmenidine, may help slow...