Yale scientists help immune system find hidden cancer cells
In a new study, researchers have developed a new method to make cancer cells stand out from the crowd and help the immune system...
People should stop taking aspirin to prevent first heart attack, stroke, study says
In a new paper, researchers suggest that if you've never had a heart attack or stroke, you likely should not be taking aspirin to...
Green tea may hold the key to reducing antibiotic resistance
In a new study, researchers found that a natural antioxidant commonly found in green tea can help eliminate antibiotic-resistant bacteria.
They found that epigallocatechin (EGCG)...
Autism linked to this health condition in pregnancy
In a new study, researchers found that when hormone allopregnanolone decreases or stops abruptly, offspring are more likely to develop autism-like behaviors.
Allopregnanolone is one...
Retired? Hardly: At 99, this pioneering heart doctor still leading the way
At 99 years old, most people are not engaging in complex research funded by the National Institutes of Health (NIH). Dr. Jeremiah Stamler is...
New method to treat Parkinson’s disease
In a new study, researchers have used patient-derived neurons to develop and test a new strategy to treat Parkinson's disease by mitigating the effects...
Scientists pinpoint neural activity’s role in human longevity
Neural excitation linked to shorter life, while suppression of overactivity appears to extend life span.
The brain’s neural activity — long implicated in disorders ranging...
This new test could diagnose Lyme disease within 15 minutes
In a new study, researchers have developed a rapid test that can detect Lyme disease with similar performance as the standard test in a...
Scientists use genetically modified pig skin to treat human wound
In a new study, researchers have successfully used live-cell, genetically engineered pig skin (xenograft) for the temporary closure of a burn wound.
Through an FDA-cleared...
Scientists find how to use cannabis to improve mental health
In a new study, researchers found that introducing 'standard units' for cannabis could improve people's mental health.
They suggest a unit level should be set...