FDA-approved drug could effectively reduce pain after surgery
Researchers at the Medical University of South Carolina have made a promising discovery that could improve how we manage pain after surgery — and...
Air pollution may raise dementia risk—and diet might play a role
Dementia is a condition that affects the brain, often making it harder for people to remember things, think clearly, or behave as they normally...
New liquid metal catalyst could revolutionize how medicines are made
A major scientific breakthrough is set to change the way we make many everyday products—making the process faster, safer, and better for the environment.
Scientists...
How one enzyme helps keep jumping genes from causing trouble in our bodies
Scientists have long been curious about a mysterious part of our DNA called heterochromatin, often called the “dark side of the genome.”
This area makes...
Exercise could help prevent breast cancer from coming back, study finds
A new study from Edith Cowan University (ECU) in Australia suggests that exercise may help reduce the risk of breast cancer coming back.
Led by...
A simple nose test could help detect COPD early
Scientists in Sweden have found a new and easy way to detect COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease) early—by testing mucus from the nose.
This discovery...
Blood test could predict dementia years before symptoms in people with sleep disorder
A new study from McGill University has found that a simple blood test could help predict the risk of developing dementia years in advance...
Some cholesterol drugs together could save thousands of lives
The largest analysis to date on cholesterol-lowering treatments has found that people with blocked arteries or who are at very high risk of heart...
Let’s cut to the chase: How you prep your food matters
You probably know that what you eat is important for your health. And you might have given some thought to how you cook it,...
Long COVID affects nearly 1 in 4 and can last for years, study finds
A new population-based study from Spain reveals that nearly 23% of people infected with COVID-19 between 2021 and 2023 went on to develop long...