First “perovskite camera” could revolutionize medical scans
Doctors often rely on nuclear medicine scans, such as SPECT scans, to look deep inside the body.
These scans can show the heart beating, trace...
How ‘brain cleaning’ while we sleep may lower our risk of dementia
The brain has its own waste disposal system—known as the glymphatic system—that's thought to be more active when we sleep.
But disrupted sleep might hinder...
New research identifies early Alzheimer’s target that could delay symptoms
Alzheimer’s disease is often called a thief of identity, gradually erasing memory, language, and reasoning until little of the self remains.
But by the time...
CT scans before pregnancy may raise risk of miscarriage and birth defects
A large Canadian study has found that women exposed to radiation from CT scans shortly before becoming pregnant may face higher risks of miscarriage...
Could “good” mouth bacteria be engineered to prevent cavities?
What if brushing and flossing one day became unnecessary—not because oral hygiene was unimportant, but because our mouths could take care of themselves?
That’s the...
Why your biological age may predict cognitive decline better than birthdays
A new study from psychologists at the University of Virginia has found that biological aging, measured through “epigenetic clocks,” may predict who experiences memory...
New blood test detects head and neck cancer 10 years early
Head and neck cancers caused by human papillomavirus (HPV) are on the rise in the United States, now accounting for about 70 percent of...
Why ultra-processed foods may fuel chronic inflammation
Ultra-processed foods—products like sodas, packaged snacks, frozen meals, and processed meats—make up the majority of what many Americans eat.
These foods are industrially altered, packed...
New drug lowers tough high blood pressure in chronic kidney disease
High blood pressure and kidney disease are two health problems that often go together.
When not treated well, they can lead to serious issues like...
How fat disrupts the brain’s immune shield in Alzheimer’s disease
For decades, scientists believed fat in the brain was little more than a by-product of neurodegenerative diseases like Alzheimer’s.
But new research from Purdue University...