Gene therapy brings back hearing for deaf children and adults
A new study has shown that gene therapy can help children and adults who were born deaf or have severe hearing loss hear again....
Anti-inflammatory drug can treat alcohol use and pain
A new preclinical study from scientists at Scripps Research suggests that an existing drug, already approved for treating inflammatory diseases, might help reduce both...
Are chemicals to blame for cancer in young people? Here’s what the evidence says
Cancer is traditionally known as a disease affecting mostly older people.
But some worrying trends show cancer rates in younger people aged under 50 are...
Robot performs first realistic gallbladder surgery without human help—and learns as it
In a groundbreaking moment for medicine and artificial intelligence, a surgical robot has successfully performed a realistic portion of a gallbladder removal without any...
Why frequent nightmares may shorten your life by years
Waking up from a nightmare can leave your heart pounding, but the effects may reach far beyond a restless night.
Adults who suffer bad dreams...
Why some people are more prone to blood clots
Researchers in Sweden have discovered three genetic mutations that significantly raise the risk of dangerous blood clots in the legs, also known as venous thrombosis.
The...
Gum disease, decay, missing teeth: why people with mental illness have poorer oral health
People with poor mental health face many challenges. One that’s perhaps lesser known is that they’re more likely than the overall population to have...
AI detects low blood sugar while driving by tracking movements
A new artificial intelligence (AI) tool can now detect dangerously low blood sugar levels—also known as hypoglycemia—just by analyzing a person’s driving behavior and...
How your diet can help prevent Alzheimer’s
Alzheimer’s disease is a serious condition that causes memory loss and thinking problems.
While there’s no cure, research shows that what you eat can make a...
10 heart-healthy foods to help lower high blood pressure
High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common condition that can quietly damage your heart, blood vessels, and other organs if left untreated.
It’s one...