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Scientists find a new drug to treat osteoarthritis

Scientists at the University of Southern California have discovered that a protein called Signal Transducer and Activator of Transcription 3 (STAT3) can rejuvenate aging...

Scientists unravel COVID’s most mysterious pediatric complication

Early in the COVID-19 pandemic, some children fought off the virus with few, if any, symptoms, only to suffer severe organ failure weeks later. This...

Scientists discover gene behind rare muscle disease

Researchers at the Harry Perkins Institute of Medical Research and University of Western Australia (UWA) have discovered the genetic cause of a rare muscle...

How a cancer treatment could harm your heart

Cancer treatments are often powerful and effective, but they can sometimes come with serious side effects. One such treatment involves blocking a protein receptor called...

New hope for Parkinson’s patients: Dementia risk lower than previously thought

Good news for people with Parkinson's disease: a new study suggests that the risk of developing dementia may be lower than previously believed, or...

How diet and exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes in everyone, even those at...

A groundbreaking study from the University of Eastern Finland has shown that a healthy diet and regular exercise can prevent type 2 diabetes, even...

How eyes can show signs of Alzheimer’s Disease

Researchers at Cedars-Sinai conducted a thorough study to understand how changes in the retina relate to brain changes in Alzheimer’s disease. This work is a...

Common high blood pressure drug could reduce diabetic kidney disease

A recent study from the University of Bristol has revealed a potential new way to slow the progression of diabetic kidney disease, a condition...

New alloy revolutionizes joint implants: Reducing pain and infection

Flinders University researchers have developed a new alloy that could revolutionize joint implants, making them safer and more comfortable for patients. This innovative titanium-based alloy...

Why are migraines worse during your period

Migraines are throbbing headaches often accompanied by nausea and increased sensitivity to light, sound and touch. Nearly 30 million Americans suffer from migraines, and almost...