This gene therapy may help prevent heart disease
Imagine having a way to fix the genes that cause heart disease without invasive procedures or risky treatments.
Scientists at the University of Hawaiʻi have...
Gut hormones offer hope in treating liver disease
Liver fibrosis, a condition characterized by the formation of scar tissue in the liver, often results from underlying liver diseases and poses a significant...
Stool-based tests may not enough for colon cancer screening
Colorectal cancer (CRC) is a significant public health concern, and routine screening is crucial for early detection and prevention.
Fecal immunochemical tests (FIT) are widely...
Alzheimer’s disease basics and what you can do to prevent it
Alzheimer's disease is feared by many―and for good reason. The brain disorder slowly destroys memory along with a person's ability to reason, speak, carry...
Scientists unlocking the mystery of kidney damage
Chronic kidney disease (CKD) is a pressing global health concern that affects millions of people.
Yet, the underlying mechanisms driving ongoing kidney damage in CKD...
Scientists unlock the secrets of muscle weakness in older people
As we age, many of us notice that we're not as strong as we used to be. Simple tasks become harder, like carrying groceries...
Scientists develop new way to treat stroke and vascular dementia
Researchers at the University of Cambridge have grown miniature blood vessel models in the laboratory to study how damage to the structural support of...
Frequent painkiller use linked to mental health risks in these people
New research led by scientists from the University of Liverpool and St George's, University of London, suggests that the prolonged use of painkillers during...
Scientists find cause of liver scarring
Liver fibrosis is a condition where scar tissue replaces damaged liver cells, ultimately affecting the liver's structure and function.
Over time, liver fibrosis can lead...
Type 2 diabetes linked to higher colorectal cancer risk
Type 2 diabetes is a known risk factor for various health problems, and recent research has uncovered a concerning link between this condition and...