Sugar-coated nanoparticles may open a new path to treat deadly brain cancer
Scientists have developed a promising new treatment that could improve the fight against glioblastoma, the most aggressive and deadly type of brain cancer.
In a...
Hospital workers’ phones found carrying dangerous superbugs, new study warns
Mobile phones have become essential tools for doctors, nurses and other health care workers.
They are used to check patient information, communicate with colleagues and...
Secondhand Smoke May Leave a Dangerous Metal in Your Body
Many people know that cigarette smoking is harmful. Smoking is linked to cancer, heart disease, lung disease, and many other health problems.
However, even people...
Scientists Discover a Hidden Cause of Inflammation in Asthma
Scientists have discovered an unexpected clue that could one day lead to better treatments for allergic asthma.
The research, carried out at National Jewish Health...
Your Body Could Be Older Than Your Age—and It May Raise Cancer Risk
A person may celebrate their thirtieth birthday and officially be 30 years old. But according to scientists, their body might actually look much older...
New COPD Injection Could Help Lower Lung Inflammation
For many people living with COPD, every breath can become a struggle. The disease gradually damages the lungs, limiting airflow and making everyday activities...
New Weight-Loss and Diabetes Pill Shows Strong Effects
Type 2 diabetes is one of the fastest-growing health problems in the world. The condition develops when the body becomes resistant to insulin, the...
Could Hearing Aids Lower Dementia Risk?
Hearing aids are usually prescribed to improve hearing, but new research suggests they may also help protect the brain in a specific group of...
Virtual Reality Breakthrough Could Help Stroke Survivors Regain Hand Function
A stroke happens when blood flow to part of the brain is blocked or when a blood vessel bursts.
Brain cells can begin to die...
Can a Simple Supplement Help the Liver Heal Better After Surgery?
The liver is one of the most remarkable organs in the human body. Unlike most other organs, it has the ability to regrow after...