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Regenerative medicine: healing from within

Imagine a world where damaged organs and tissues could heal themselves, where a failing heart or worn-out cartilage could regenerate just like your skin...

How AI is transforming drug discovery

Finding new medicines has always been a long, expensive, and complicated process. Scientists need to identify the right targets in the body, test thousands...

Why bone density tests can protect your bones as you age

Bone health often doesn’t get the attention it deserves until there’s a problem, like a fracture or persistent pain. But by the time these...

Ultra-processed foods may increase colon cancer risk

Colorectal cancer, the second leading cause of cancer deaths in the United States, may be closely tied to our dietary choices. Researchers from the University...

These 4 lifestyle changes could cut your dementia risk

New research from the Lawson Research Institute and Schulich School of Medicine & Dentistry shows that many Canadians could significantly reduce their risk of...

How chronic pain affects mental health in older adults

Chronic pain is a reality for many aging adults. Whether it’s due to arthritis, back problems, or long-term injuries, this persistent pain often goes...

How adaptogenic herbs can ease chronic fatigue

Chronic fatigue is more than just feeling tired after a long day—it’s a persistent sense of exhaustion that doesn’t improve with rest and can...

A new way to treat dangerous heart rhythms

Scientists have developed a new method to find and treat problem areas in the heart using digital replicas of patients' hearts. These "digital heart...

What you need to know about alcoholic dementia

Alcohol-related dementia is a type of brain disorder caused by long-term heavy drinking. It happens when alcohol damages the brain over time, leading to...

Scientists find hidden risks in high blood pressure drugs

High blood pressure, or hypertension, is a common health issue in the United States, affecting millions of adults. It is a leading cause of...