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A new way to fight aggressive prostate cancer

Prostate cancer is common, but in some cases, it can change into a much more dangerous form. Scientists at the University of Michigan Rogel Cancer...

Surprising link between anti-nausea drug and breast cancer survival

A common anti-nausea medication used during chemotherapy may help women with early-stage breast cancer live longer, especially those with the aggressive triple-negative form. That’s the...

Parkinson’s disease may begin decades early, study finds

T cells are an important part of the immune system, fighting off infections and harmful invaders. However, sometimes these cells mistakenly attack the body’s own...

Simple blood test could improve heart disease risk detection

For almost 60 years, doctors have relied on blood cholesterol tests to predict heart disease risk. But a new study led by researchers from Chalmers...

Anti-inflammatory drug may help with alcohol use and pain, study

A new study from scientists at Scripps Research suggests that a drug already approved by the FDA to treat inflammation could help people with...

Lab-grown beef gets thicker, more realistic—without harming a single cow

A team of scientists at ETH Zurich has taken a big step forward in the future of food by growing thicker, more lifelike beef...

Scientists create app-controlled capsule to treat gut inflammation

In a breakthrough that sounds like science fiction, researchers have developed a tiny, swallowable capsule that can talk to gut bacteria—and take commands from...

How a tiny jewel wasp may help scientists slow down aging

Scientists have made an exciting discovery that could unlock new ways to slow down the aging process—and it all starts with a tiny, colorful...

Bacteria use Alzheimer’s-linked proteins as armor in microbial battles

Amyloids, the sticky proteins linked to Alzheimer’s disease, may have a surprising role outside the human brain. According to new research from the University of...

Scientists discover a way to reverse liver aging

The liver is known for being one of the body’s toughest organs, capable of healing itself from damage. But over time, even the liver can...