Metabolic surgery is a game changer for people with diabetes
In a recent research study, 51% of diabetes patients found their diabetes went away after having metabolic surgery. This happened even if they didn’t...
Existing cancer drugs may benefit much more patients, study finds
PARP inhibitor drugs, like olaparib, are currently used to treat some cancer patients with changes in their BRCA1 or BRCA2 genes.
These are often referred...
Don’t use products marketed to treat molluscum, a common skin condition
If you’re bothered by bumps on your skin, don’t try to diagnose yourself or treat your condition with products that haven’t been approved by...
Brain stimulation plus training shows promise in treating ADHD
Researchers from the University of Surrey and the Hebrew University of Jerusalem have made a breakthrough in ADHD treatment for kids.
Using a combination of...
AI can predict heart attack and stroke with chest X-rays
At the annual meeting of the Radiological Society of North America (RSNA), researchers revealed a deep learning model that uses just one chest X-ray...
Research discovers a surprising cause of nerve pain in diabetes
Diabetes is a big issue in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). In fact, their rates are almost double what we see worldwide.
About half of...
Testing an mRNA vaccine to treat pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the deadliest types of cancer. Only about 12% of people with this cancer will be alive five years after...
This hormone can prevent fatty liver, study finds
Researchers at MedUni Vienna have made a significant discovery about the role of leptin, a hormone produced by fat cells, in controlling liver fat...
Olive oil may lower risk of deadly dementia, study finds
A new study from the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health indicates that regular olive oil consumption could reduce the risk of death...
Scientists find a surprising link between diabetes and weak bones
Imagine having both weak bones and diabetes. Sadly, this is a reality for many. In a recent study, scientists found out that a lot...