New method can predict colon cancer risk in young adults
Cleveland Clinic researchers have developed a new tool to predict the risk of colorectal cancer and advanced precancerous polyps in adults under 45.
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This plant compound may help stop deadly brain cancer
Scientists at UCLA have discovered a potential new way to treat glioblastoma, the most aggressive type of brain cancer.
Their research, published in Proceedings of the National Academy of...
Tiny bubbles: A new way to deliver medicine to the brain
Scientists have found a way to use tiny bubbles and ultrasound to deliver medicine directly into cells, which could help treat brain diseases like...
This fruit may improve insulin sensitivity in overweight people
New research suggests that eating fresh mangoes could help improve blood sugar control and reduce the risk of type 2 diabetes in people who...
Low-carb diet may drive colon cancer development
A new study from the University of Toronto has found that a low-carbohydrate diet may increase the risk of colorectal cancer by making certain harmful gut...
This diabetes drug may increase lifespan in older people
Delirium is a serious condition that causes confusion and disorientation. It can come on suddenly and may be triggered by illness, surgery, infections, or...
This vaccine may help prevent heart attacks and strokes
Shingles, a painful skin condition caused by the varicella-zoster virus (the same virus that causes chickenpox), may pose serious health risks beyond just a rash.
A recent...
This drug could treat obesity without diet changes
A new study from Johns Hopkins Medicine has found that a drug originally developed for Alzheimer’s disease, schizophrenia, and sickle cell disease could also help with obesity and related health...
Study shows a surprising cause of heart disease
A recent study has found that income level plays a significant role in heart health. Researchers discovered that middle-aged adults with lower incomes are...
Some blood pressure drugs may increase bleeding risk
A new study published in JAMA has raised concerns about the safety of certain blood pressure medications for people with atrial fibrillation (AFib), a common condition...