New Pain Drug Could Reduce the Need for Opioids
A new experimental pain medicine may offer strong relief after surgery without using opioids.
In a clinical trial involving adults recovering from tummy tuck surgery,...
Could a Broccoli Compound Help Protect Dying Nerve Cells?
A common vegetable has given Australian scientists an unexpected lead in the search for better treatments for Friedreich ataxia.
A compound found naturally in broccoli...
Could Exercise Help the Body Fight Lung Tumors?
Exercise may do more than keep the body fit during cancer treatment. A new study suggests that physical activity can change the immune system...
Aging Joints Need Movement, Not Rest
When knees begin to ache or hips feel stiff, resting them can seem like the safest choice. But avoiding movement for too long may...
Scientists Find a New Weak Spot in Alzheimer’s
A protein that normally helps cells handle everyday signals may become harmful in dementia, according to new research from ETH Zurich.
Scientists have also created...
Hidden Weakness Found in Tough Ovarian Cancer
A small group of ovarian cancers that usually resist treatment may have an unexpected weakness.
Researchers in Japan and the United States found that some...
Tiny Laser Could Fight Against Deadly Brain Tumors
A brain tumor diagnosis can change a person's life in an instant, especially when the cancer is glioblastoma.
This cancer grows quickly, mixes with normal...
These 2 Common Health Issues May Be Worse Together
Two common health problems may form a particularly unhealthy combination in later life.
Adults over 50 who had both a large waistline and vitamin D...
Air Pollution May Leave Alzheimer’s Mark on Your Brain
Breathing polluted air may affect more than the lungs and heart. A new study suggests that common outdoor air pollutants are also linked to...
Omega-3 May Help Treat Severe Gum Disease
A new clinical trial suggests that omega-3 fatty acids combined with low-dose aspirin may help treat severe gum disease almost as well as commonly...