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Compound in this herb may help treat pancreatic cancer

In a new study, researchers found a compound derived from the thunder god vine—an herb used in China to treat joint pain, swelling and...

This study makes big COVID-19 drug breakthrough

In a recent study at the University of St Andrews and elsewhere, researchers found that a new inhalation treatment for preventing the spread of...

This study shows a new way to prevent hair loss

Hair follicle stem cells, which boost hair growth, can prolong their life by switching their metabolic state. In a new study, researchers found that a...

Scientists find simple ways to prevent heart attacks

Heart disease is the leading cause of death among both men and women in the United States, but according to the American Heart Association,...

Why your pets can be life savers in COVID-19 pandemic

Lockdowns, job losses and social isolation have been the hallmarks of 2020 as COVID-19 tightens its grip on the world, not only infecting millions...

Tension between these 2 things can shape COVID-19 spread

In a new study, researchers found that in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, two human factors are battling it out: awareness of the...

New blood test for Alzheimer’s disease can predict future cognitive decline

Despite decades of advances in the understanding of Alzheimer's disease (AD), a blood test for predicting its risk remains elusive. Imaging scans of the brain...

People with this heart problem should avoid heavy alcohol drinking

In a new study, researchers found that 14 drinks a week is linked with a higher risk of health problems including stroke and embolism...

This new treatment may effectively suppress liver cancer

In a new study, researchers discovered a treatment combination that strongly reduces tumor growth in liver cancer. This discovery provides a potentially new way of...

Scientists find promising treatment to protect kidney function in diabetes

In a new study, researchers found the potential benefits of new drugs in protecting kidney function in diabetes. They found that combining two treatments that...