New biomarker linked to multiple sclerosis progression and brain inflammation

Multiple sclerosis, often called MS, is a long-lasting disease that affects the brain and spinal cord. It happens when the body’s immune system mistakenly...

Why cancer treatment fails for some patients

Scientists at the Cleveland Clinic have made an important discovery about cancer treatment. They found that bacteria living inside tumors may explain why some...

Women may recover more slowly than men after stroke, study finds

A new study has found that women may have a harder time than men recovering from certain daily tasks after a common type of...

Fatalism may harm mental health in people with diabetes

A new study from researchers at the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee and the University at Buffalo looked at how feelings of hopelessness and “fatalism” about...

Why feeling wronged can make chronic pain worse

Everyone knows that stress can make pain feel worse. But a new study shows that anger—especially when combined with a sense of unfairness—might be...

Scientists discover a hidden cause of type 2 diabetes

Scientists at City of Hope have discovered a gene that plays a surprising role in the development of type 2 diabetes (T2D). The gene, called...

Toxic chemicals may harm heart health in people with kidney problems

A new study has found a worrying link between certain chemicals called phthalates and poor heart health in people with chronic kidney disease (CKD). The...

Weight loss drugs may help stroke survivors avoid heart attacks and death

A new study suggests that popular weight-loss and diabetes drugs like Ozempic could do more than help people lose weight—they may also protect people...

Night mode for immune cells could protect the heart after a heart attack

Scientists at Yale University School of Medicine have discovered a new way to reduce heart damage caused by immune cells during heart attacks—by switching...

Just 10 minutes of exercise can help fight bowel cancer, study finds

As the new year begins, many people decide to start exercising more or join a gym. A recent study brings good news: just 10...