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Early tumor detection using AI

Researchers at the Paul Scherrer Institute (PSI) have made a groundbreaking discovery in cancer detection and monitoring. Detecting cancer early is crucial for a patient's...

What to know about weight loss drugs

The biggest health and nutrition story of 2023 was arguably the exploding popularity of prescription medications to treat obesity, a chronic disease that affects...

Study shows smaller doses and different injection method effective for mpox vaccine

A recent study conducted by researchers at NYU Grossman School of Medicine highlights the effectiveness of delivering the mpox vaccine, known as JYNNEOS, in...

Scientists unlock early Alzheimer’s clues

Researchers at the European Synchrotron, ESRF, have uncovered a surprising link between amyloid oligomers and mitochondrial energetics during the early stages of Alzheimer's disease. Unlike...

Scientists find a more effective vaccine for flu

A recent study published in the New England Journal of Medicine has shown that a high-dose recombinant influenza vaccine is more effective than a...

Protection from COVID-19 vaccines wanes after 6 months

A new study conducted by the UK Health Security Agency (UKHSA) has provided essential insights into the effectiveness of COVID-19 vaccines. The study, which analyzed...

Newer diabetes drug may lower blood sugar and body weight better

A recent study conducted at Michigan Medicine has shed light on the subtle ways that type 2 diabetes, especially when experienced over many years,...

Vitamin D levels linked to inflammation in common bowel disease

A cross-sectional observational study published in the journal Medicine has revealed a connection between lower levels of vitamin D and inflammation in patients with...

The salt substitute that could lower high blood pressure

It's no secret that Americans consume too much salt, often found in favorite foods like pizza, chips, burgers, and bread. On average, people are...

Study shows differences in bleeding risk among common blood thinners

When patients are diagnosed with conditions such as blood clots or atrial fibrillation, they are often prescribed anticoagulants, also known as blood thinners, to...