Ancient DNA shows the deadly diseases behind Napoleon’s defeat
Scientists from the Institut Pasteur have uncovered new evidence showing that deadly infections likely contributed to the massive losses during Napoleon’s retreat from Russia...
Blood protein pattern could show hidden heart disease risk in families
A new study from Karolinska Institutet has found that certain protein patterns in the blood may help identify people at higher risk for hereditary...
Common chemical in dry cleaning may cause hidden liver damage
Liver disease is often caused by drinking too much alcohol, having too much fat in the liver from obesity, diabetes, or high cholesterol, or...
A new drug may stop nerve pain in cancer treatment
A new study has found that chemotherapy might cause pain by triggering stress and inflammation in immune cells—not just by damaging nerves.
This discovery helps...
How ‘rogue’ immune cells may link cancer and autoimmune disease
A new study by scientists at the Garvan Institute of Medical Research has found something very interesting.
It shows that some gene changes linked to...
Snake pee may help treat gout pain and kidney stones
If you’ve never had a reptile as a pet, you might be surprised to learn that many reptiles don’t pee like humans do. Instead...
Dental problems may raise stroke risk, study finds
Taking care of your teeth and gums might do more than protect your smile—it could also help protect your brain.
A new study has found...
Pregnancy thyroid problems may raise autism risk, large study finds
A new study has found that women who have ongoing thyroid hormone problems during pregnancy may have a higher chance of giving birth to...
Your daily orange juice could be helping your heart
Most of us think of orange juice as a simple breakfast habit, something you pour without much thought.
Yet scientists are discovering that this everyday...
Vitamin D deficiency linked to severe COVID-19, death
Scientists from the Federal University of Bahia and elsewhere found that vitamin D deficiency is linked to severe COVID-19 and death.
Vitamin D is both...