Scientists find a key driver of autoimmune diseases
In a study from the Garvan Institute of Medical Research, scientists found gene variants associated with leukemia can produce "rogue" immune cells that drive...
Brain damage caused by COVID-19 persist in many people
In a recent study from the University of California San Diego, scientists found brain symptoms of COVID-19 persist in the majority of long-haulers.
They found...
Adding more protein in diet may reduce hip fracture risk in women
Hip fractures can often lead to other chronic illnesses, loss of independence, and premature death.
In a study from the University of Leeds, scientists found...
‘Mass testing’ linked to 25% lower risk of COVID-19 hospital admissions
The first-ever voluntary "mass testing" pilot for people without COVID symptoms was linked to an overall 25% reduction in COVID-19-related hospital admissions.
Weight-loss surgery strongly reduce cancer risk and mortality
People with obesity were at least two times more likely to develop certain types of cancer and 3.5 times more likely to die from the disease than those who had weight-loss surgery.
Liquid biopsy – the next step in cancer detection and monitoring
Researchers at UNSW Sydney are developing safer, less invasive approaches to biopsy tumors.
Scientists find very strong brain abnormalities post-COVID
Scientists have uncovered brain changes in patients up to six months after they recovered from COVID-19.
Adding color to your plate may lower risk of cognitive decline
People who eat a diet that includes half a serving per day of foods high in flavonoids may have a 20% lower risk of cognitive decline.
Which COVID vaccine you get could affect your heart inflammation risk
In a study from British Columbia Centre for Disease Control, scientists found the risk of heart inflammation is two- to threefold higher after a...
Scientists find a new drug to treat liver disease
A recent study from Rutgers University found that a hormone that triggers puberty and controls fertility in humans might be developed as a treatment...