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Drinkable carbon monoxide-infused foam may help treat cancer

Researchers from the University of Iowa, intrigued by an unexpected observation in clinical trials, have developed a groundbreaking approach to cancer treatment using carbon...

COVID-19 vaccines are a shield against long COVID

A groundbreaking study by the University of Oxford has revealed a crucial benefit of COVID-19 vaccines: their effectiveness in reducing the risk of long...

Lifestyle and health factors play a key role in dementia prevention

A groundbreaking study has shifted the understanding of young-onset dementia, showing that genetics aren't the only cause. This revelation opens the door to innovative prevention...

Using smartphones to prevent falls in older people

Researchers at Binghamton University have made significant strides in the field of fall prevention for older adults. Their latest study, published in the journal Sensors,...

This plant nutrient is a natural aid for blood pressure control

A recent study led by scientists at the Hospital of Southern Medical University has highlighted the potential benefits of quercetin, a plant pigment found...

The pros, cons and unknowns of popular weight-loss drugs

Nearly 42% of American adults were categorized as obese from 2017 to 2020, up from roughly 30% in 2000, according to the Centers for...

Scientists find an ignored cause of heart disease

Researchers from the University of South Australia have made a significant discovery regarding vitamin D, a nutrient commonly known for its role in bone...

Scientists find a major cause of pancreatic cancer

Pancreatic cancer, specifically a type known as pancreatic ductal adenocarcinoma (PDAC), is one of the deadliest forms of cancer. Sadly, only about 8 out of...

Research shows a big cause of diabetes

Researchers from Weill Cornell Medicine have made a groundbreaking discovery in understanding diabetes, a disease that affects millions worldwide. Their focus was on beta cells,...

Obesity is linked to blood cancer precursor

New research published in Blood Advances reveals a significant connection between obesity and the risk of developing monoclonal gammopathy of undetermined significance (MGUS), a...