Scientists discover a big cause of pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC) stands as one of the most formidable types of pancreatic cancer. It's so aggressive that only about 8% of those...
Innovative device improves movements in stroke survivors
In a small village near Guadalajara, Mexico, 70-year-old Maria Magdalena Valencia Juares, known as Elena, faced a daunting challenge. Living atop a hill, Elena...
Infertility linked to poor heart health in later life, study finds
A recent study, published on January 5 in JAMA Network Open, suggests that a history of infertility in women may indicate their heart health...
Scientists develop innovative therapy battles flu and protect lungs
Researchers at the Hudson Institute of Medical Research have made a significant breakthrough in the treatment of severe influenza and other respiratory viruses.
Under the...
Active commuting could help lower inflammation, study finds
A collaborative study by the University of Eastern Finland and elsewhere has shed new light on the benefits of active commuting.
Published in the European...
More people die from drug- and alcohol-related heart disease and stroke
Over the past two decades, while we've seen a decrease in deaths from heart-related diseases, there's been a worrying increase in deaths linked to...
Cannabis not effective in treating opioid addiction, study finds
A recent study, published in The American Journal of Drug and Alcohol Abuse, has found that cannabis is not effective in treating opioid addiction.
This...
Research shows toxic RNAs may trigger Alzheimer’s development
Alzheimer's disease is a big problem, especially in places like the U.S. where about 6.7 million people were affected by it in 2023.
This disease...
Regular physical activity reduces breast cancer risk before menopause
A new study conducted by researchers from The Institute of Cancer Research, London, reveals that engaging in regular leisure time physical activity can significantly...
Innovative home exercises reduce falls in older people
A team of researchers from Neuroscience Research Australia (NeuRA) and UNSW has discovered a fun and effective way to help people over 65 avoid...