This drug more effective than oral therapy for multi-food allergies, study finds
A new clinical trial has found that omalizumab (Xolair) is a more effective and better-tolerated treatment for multi-food allergies than oral immunotherapy (OIT).
The study,...
How potatoes can help with weight loss and diabetes
February is the month of love, and it’s also National Potato Lovers Month!
While potatoes often get a bad reputation, new research shows they can...
How genetic testing is leading to better treatments for childhood cancer
New research is bringing hope to children and young people with cancer by using genetic testing to match them with more effective and less...
AI model helps detect heart disease risk in women
A new artificial intelligence (AI) model can identify women at a higher risk of heart disease using a simple electrocardiogram (ECG). Researchers believe this...
Scientists discover new blood-clotting disease
Scientists at McMaster University have discovered a new blood-clotting disorder that could change how doctors diagnose and treat patients with unexplained and persistent blood...
Omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids may lower cancer risk
New research from the University of Georgia suggests that omega-3 and omega-6 fatty acids could help reduce the risk of developing several types of...
Common food additive may increase gut inflammation and diabetes risk
Carrageenan, a common food additive (E 407) used as a thickener and stabilizer in processed foods, has been linked to gut inflammation, ulcers, and increased blood sugar...
Arthritis linked to faster cognitive decline in people with dementia
For the first time, researchers have found a clear connection between rheumatoid arthritis (RA) and cognitive decline in dementia patients.
A new Swedish study, published in...
This health issue may be early sign of pancreatic cancer, study finds
Scientists at Boston Medical Center have discovered a surprising link between gallstones and pancreatic cancer, specifically a deadly type called pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC).
Their study found that people diagnosed with...
This common diabetes drug offers surprising health benefits
Metformin is a popular medicine used to treat type 2 diabetes. It helps lower blood sugar by reducing the amount of glucose the liver...