Small change in daily food could save thousands of lives
Eating too much salt is one of the most common and overlooked threats to heart health.
New research from France and the United Kingdom now...
Scientists turn tumor immune cells into cancer killers right inside the body
Cancer treatment has made great progress over the past few decades, but many solid tumors remain very difficult to treat.
Tumors in organs such as...
How long do people with spina bifida live? New study offers clearer answers
A new long-term study offers important insight into how long people with open spina bifida may live, and how factors such as mobility, feeding...
Does drinking coffee raise your blood pressure?
Coffee is one of the most widely consumed beverages in the world.
It has been linked to several potential health benefits, including a reduced risk...
Daily aspirin early in pregnancy linked to lower risk of severe preeclampsia, study finds
Taking a daily low-dose aspirin starting at the first prenatal visit may significantly reduce the risk of developing severe preeclampsia, according to new research...
Common pain medications may help slow bone cancer growth, study finds
Drugs already approved to treat nerve pain and migraines may one day serve a new purpose: helping to slow the growth of bone cancer.
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Old seizure drug may stop Alzheimer’s plaques before they form, study suggests
Scientists at Northwestern University say a common anti-seizure medication may be able to prevent the earliest steps of Alzheimer’s disease—long before memory loss begins.
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New gut-based compound could help reduce fat absorption and support weight loss
Scientists in Singapore have developed a new oral compound designed to help people manage their weight by reducing how much dietary fat the body...
Scientists discover molecule that helps skin cancer hide from the immune system
Researchers at NYU Langone Health and its Perlmutter Cancer Center have discovered that a gene-regulating molecule called HOXD13 plays a powerful role in helping...
Why aging must be at the center of Parkinson’s study
A new international effort is calling for a major shift in how scientists study Parkinson’s disease.
Although aging is the single biggest risk factor for...