1 in 10 tunnel workers could develop silicosis
Around 10% of underground tunnel workers in Queensland could develop silicosis, our new study has found.
Silicosis is a serious, incurable lung disease caused by...
New metal detector could help doctors hunt down tumors
Scientists from the University of Cambridge have developed a new tool that works like a "metal detector" for cancer.
This clever algorithm, called PRRDetect, can...
Scientists discover lung cancer weakness that could prevent relapse
Scientists have discovered a new weakness in lung cancer that could lead to better treatments and help prevent the disease from coming back.
Researchers at...
Strong muscles may help prevent type 2 diabetes
A new large-scale study from the University of Hong Kong (HKUMed) has found that building and maintaining muscle strength may significantly reduce the risk...
How diet changes could ease endometriosis pain
Could changing what you eat help reduce endometriosis pain?
A new study suggests it might. Endometriosis is a chronic condition that affects about 1 in...
Diabetes drugs may help lower risk of dementia
Medicines first made to treat type 2 diabetes are now showing promise in protecting the brain. A group of drugs called GLP-1 receptor agonists—such...
Could a new drug help prevent heart attacks and strokes?
A new drug in clinical trials is showing promise in lowering a key genetic risk factor for heart attacks and strokes—something no existing treatment...
Alcohol causes cancer, and less than one drink can increase your risk
Alcohol, whether consumed regularly or only on special occasions, takes a toll on your body.
From your brain and heart, to your lungs and muscles,...
Study finds root cause and better treatments for high blood pressure
High blood pressure, also known as hypertension, affects more than 116 million adults in the United States. It’s a serious health problem because it...
Scientists find early cause of deadly pancreatic cancer
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous and difficult cancers to treat. It often goes unnoticed until it’s already advanced, and by that...