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Having already cured many diseases and conditions that were once a death sentence, medical researchers continue to strive to help us live longer and healthier lives. Read about the latest advances here.
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Brain tumors 5x more likely when taking common contraceptives
March 27, 2024Taking frequently prescribed contraceptive hormones for a year or more has been linked to a heightened risk of developing a serious brain tumor. One of those hormones, medroxyprogesterone acetate, is currently taken by some 74 million women worldwide. -
Beyond plaques: New Alzheimer's treatment pathway discovered
March 27, 2024Researchers have discovered that limiting a certain enzyme can have a dramatic impact in protecting against the effects of Alzheimer's disease. The finding could lead to a new class of drugs that fight the disease. -
Bladder sensor sends 'pee-time' alerts to patients' smartphones
March 26, 2024Although you may know when you need to pee, such is not the case with everyone. A new implantable sensor is designed to help those other folks, by sending a smartphone alert when their bladder is full. -
Gene-edited pig kidney transplanted into first living human patient
March 25, 2024A genetically edited pig kidney has been successfully transplanted into a living patient for the first time. Reports indicate the man is doing well a few weeks on, raising hopes for a wider pool of donated organs in future. -
Keto diet could delay pre-Alzheimer’s memory decline
March 21, 2024Eating a keto diet prevented the mild cognitive impairment often seen in the early stages of Alzheimer’s disease, new research has found. The researchers suggest that adopting the diet may be a way of delaying the onset of full-blown Alzheimer's. -
Fast, reliable test measures potency of psilocybin mushrooms
March 19, 2024Laws are opening up to support the use of medicinal psilocybin – and that requires new technology to ensure accurate, consistent dosing. Researchers have now developed a fast and reliable method of determining the potency of magic mushrooms. -
Another common bacteria implicated in stomach cancer
March 18, 2024A common, usually harmless bacteria has been found to have a significant role in causing stomach cancer. Researchers identified the bacteria’s mechanism of action, opening the door to developing therapeutics that prevent it triggering cancer growth. -
First sleep apnea drug reduces severity in 70% of trial cases
March 17, 2024Obstructive sleep apnea hugely impacts health and well-being, but as those with the condition know, treatment is very limited. Now, a new nasal spray has shown promise in alleviating the symptoms of the most common sleep-related breathing disorder. -
Microbes stomp daffodils in creating valuable anti-Alzheimer's drug
March 15, 2024Using an AI-based approach, researchers found a better way to create the drug galantamine, commonly prescribed to people suffering from Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. The fermentation-based technique could boost the drug's availability. -
Licorice, even in small amounts, can raise blood pressure
March 14, 2024Eating small amounts of licorice, in keeping with the suggested daily intake, may still cause high blood pressure in healthy young people, a new study has found. The findings highlight the need for caution when consuming the sweet black treat. -
Golf, and other men's hobbies, drive a 300% increase in ALS risk
March 13, 2024Men who golf, garden or woodwork are at higher risk of developing ALS, an incurable progressive nervous system disease, a study has found. The findings add to mounting evidence suggesting a link between ALS and exposure to environmental toxins. -
Global Ozempic shortage fix: Cheaper, faster method produces 10x more
March 12, 2024Amid ongoing global shortages of semaglutide, the active ingredient in medical sensations Ozempic and Wegovy, researchers have uncovered a way to make 10 times more of the stuff, producing a therapeutically similar version of the in-demand drug. -
Blood flow-imaging watch lets you see inside your body on-the-go
March 12, 2024A tiny high-resolution photoacoustic imaging device that fits into a watch has been developed, offering a non-invasive way of measuring health parameters that indicate how well your heart is ticking along. It also looks cooler than any Apple Watch face. -
Chemotherapy brain fog cleared with simple light and sound treatment
March 11, 2024If someone you know has gone through chemotherapy, you might be familiar with the side effect 'chemo brain.' Scientists have now demonstrated a simple way to protect brain cells from damage using flashing lights and sounds at a certain frequency. -
Potentially life-saving sticker blows the whistle on post-surgical leaks
March 08, 2024A simple little sticker could soon be saving the lives of patients recovering from gastrointestinal surgery. The clever device is designed to detect the presence of leaking digestive fluids sooner than otherwise possible.
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