Scientists create fast, scalable way to make cancer-fighting nanoparticles
MIT engineers have developed a faster, easier way to mass produce tiny drug-carrying particles that could help treat cancer more effectively, especially ovarian cancer.
These...
Scientists discover artificial sweetener that helps fight superbugs
An everyday artificial sweetener found in sugar-free drinks and diet foods might hold the key to fighting some of the world’s most dangerous drug-resistant...
Scientists find new structure in DNA repair protein that could help treat cancer
Scientists at the University of Iowa have made an exciting discovery that could lead to new cancer-fighting drugs.
They found an unexpected structure in a...
Omega-6 fats in diet can speed up deadly breast cancer
A new study from Weill Cornell Medicine has found that a type of fat called linoleic acid, which is common in many foods we...
New drug can reduce hidden heart attack risk by over 90%
A new drug called lepodisiran may offer hope to millions of people at risk of heart attacks and strokes by targeting a little-known substance in the...
Marriage linked to higher dementia risk in older people, study finds
Contrary to long-standing assumptions in aging and public health research, a new study has found that older adults who are divorced or never married...
High blood pressure alone can cause kidney damage early
New research from the Medical University of Vienna has found that high blood pressure can directly cause structural damage to the kidneys—even in people...
17 simple lifestyle changes can prevent stroke, dementia, depression
As people grow older, many worry about conditions like stroke, dementia, and depression later in life. These brain-related diseases can deeply affect memory, movement,...
Aromatic oils in cannabis may help with pain – without the high
Many people today are looking for safer ways to manage chronic pain. With the risks of opioid use becoming more widely known, including addiction...
Foods to avoid if you have high blood pressure and diabetes
If you’re living with high blood pressure or diabetes—or both—what you eat can make a big difference in your health. These two conditions are...