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Scientists attack the root cause of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer is a complex disease with various subtypes, yet it is often treated as a single entity with a one-size-fits-all approach. Most cases are...

Research shows an important cause of Alzheimer’s disease

Alzheimer's disease, the most common form of dementia affecting the elderly, remains a significant medical mystery. Despite over two decades of global research, its exact...

Blood pressure fluctuations are link to dementia risk

A groundbreaking study by the University of South Australia (UniSA) has uncovered a crucial link between fluctuating blood pressure and the risk of dementia...

Vitamin D dosing for heart health needs to change, shows study

Recent research by Intermountain Health in Salt Lake City has raised important questions about the effectiveness of current Vitamin D dosing recommendations in preventing...

Half-dose COVID-19 boosters have fewer side effects and cost-effective

Researchers from the Murdoch Children's Research Institute (MCRI) and the National Center for Communicable Diseases in Mongolia conducted a study to assess the efficacy...

Focal therapy can be a more effective treatment for prostate cancer

A groundbreaking study led by researchers at Imperial College London, published in the Journal of Medical Economics, reveals that minimally invasive focal therapies, such...

Vitamin D supplements could protect heart health in older people, study shows

Recent research published in The BMJ has brought to light the potential benefits of Vitamin D supplements in reducing the risk of major cardiovascular...

Scar tissue could predict pancreatic cancer outcome

Researchers at Stanford Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery in the fight against pancreatic cancer, particularly the most common form known as pancreatic ductal...

Dentists play a big role in chronic disease detection

Innovative research published in the British Dental Journal reveals that dental professionals can play a crucial role in public health beyond oral care. The study,...

Dementia: negative thinking linked with more rapid cognitive decline

Dementia affects an estimated 54 million people worldwide. There no cure, but reports indicate that approximately a third of dementia cases may be preventable,...