AI can detect hormone disease from hand photos
Scientists in Japan have developed a new artificial intelligence system that can help detect a rare hormone disease by looking only at photographs of...
Popular weight‑loss and diabetes drugs may increase risks of bone and joint problems
Drugs known as GLP‑1 receptor agonists have become very popular in recent years. These medicines are widely used to treat type 2 diabetes and,...
Cannabis compounds show surprising power to fight fatty liver disease
Fatty liver disease has quietly become one of the most common health problems in the world. Millions of people have this condition without realizing...
New therapy may finally cure type 1 diabetes
Type 1 diabetes is a serious disease that affects how the body controls sugar in the blood. People with this condition cannot produce enough...
A simple cheek swab may help detect schizophrenia earlier
Schizophrenia is a serious mental health condition that affects how a person thinks, feels, and behaves.
People with schizophrenia may experience symptoms such as hearing...
Tiny wireless eye implant may reverse vision loss in older people
A small wireless device placed inside the eye may help restore vision for people who have lost their sight because of a serious eye...
Scientists discover how to make pancreatic cancer treatments work better
Pancreatic cancer is one of the most dangerous forms of cancer in the world. Doctors and scientists have struggled for many years to find...
Adding these minerals to drinking water could help lower blood pressure
High blood pressure is one of the most common health problems in the world today. Doctors often call it a “silent killer” because many...
Common diabetes drugs may raise heart attack and stroke risk, study warns
Millions of people around the world live with type 2 diabetes and rely on medications every day to keep their blood sugar under control....
Study finds a hidden cause of aggressive breast cancers
Scientists are beginning to understand why some breast cancers become more dangerous after menopause, especially for women who have obesity. New research suggests that...