Yogurt, which contains live strains of bacteria, is thought to protect against many types of diseases, with some reports indicating it could reduce risk of colorectal cancer. A new study…
Recognition of telehealth as an effective strategy for delivering treatment for substance use disorder (SUD) has raised hopes for improving access to this treatment in settings with limited transportation or…
From a study that analyzed brain images of more than 2,500 people with Parkinson’s disease in 20 different countries, scientists were able to identify patterns of neurodegeneration and create metrics…
High levels of fat mass and obesity-associated protein (FTO) have been linked to increased tumor growth and resistance to immunotherapy. In a study recently published in PNAS, researchers from the…
This analysis projects the impact of funding cuts to PEPFAR (the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief), a U.S. program whose investments in curbing the global HIV/AIDS epidemic have saved…
The blockbuster drug semaglutide, better known as Ozempic for diabetes and Wegovy for obesity, could also help people cut down on their alcohol intake, according to new research led by…
A new study published in JSCAI has revealed a lower risk of cardiovascular events for patients with Type 1 diabetes (often called juvenile diabetes) compared to those with Type 2 diabetes. The…
A new blood test could help doctors detect pancreatic cancer earlier, potentially improving survival rates for one of the deadliest cancers. Researchers at Oregon Health & Science University have developed…
Antibiotics are powerful, fast-acting medications designed to eradicate bacterial infections. However, in recent years, their dependability has waned as antibiotic resistant bacteria continues to evolve and spread. Staphylococcus aureus is…
Children with high-threshold peanut allergy who ate gradually larger doses of store-bought peanut butter achieved significantly higher and long-lasting rates of desensitization compared to those who avoided peanuts, according to…
Newborns with heart complications can rely on their newly developed immune systems to regenerate cardiac tissues, but adults aren’t so lucky. After a heart attack, most adults struggle to regenerate…
Eating gradually increasing doses of store-bought, home-measured peanut butter for about 18 months enabled 100% of children with peanut allergy who initially could tolerate the equivalent of at least half…
Micro- and nanoscale plastic particles in soil and water can significantly increase how much toxic chemicals plants and human intestinal cells absorb, according to two new studies from Rutgers Health…
In a randomized clinical trial, researchers from Huntsman Cancer Institute at the University of Utah (the U) have found that short-course, higher dose vaginal brachytherapy for endometrial cancer had similar effectiveness to more frequent,…
Blood clots form in response to signals from the lungs of cancer patients—not from other organ sites, as previously thought—according to a preclinical study by Weill Cornell Medicine, Memorial Sloan…
Scientists have developed new light-sensitive chemicals that can radically improve the treatment of aggressive cancers with minimal side effects. In mouse tests, the new therapy completely eradicated metastatic breast cancer…
A team of public health researchers found “very low-certainty evidence” to support a commonly held belief that nicotine vaping is a gateway to cigarette smoking for young people. “One of…
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), over 22% of the global population smokes, with more than 9 million smoking-related deaths reported annually. Effective treatments to alleviate nicotine withdrawal symptoms…
Accumulation of fat molecules is detrimental to the cell. Researchers from the Yong Loo Lin School of Medicine, National University of Singapore (NUS Medicine), have made a breakthrough in understanding…
Seeking to understand what constitutes a healthy vaginal microbiome, a global research collaboration that includes a Rutgers-New Brunswick scientist has reported a series of findings, including identifying which bacteria thwart…
A groundbreaking study led by USC Assistant Professor of Computer Science Ruishan Liu has uncovered how specific genetic mutations influence cancer treatment outcomes—insights that could help doctors tailor treatments more effectively. The…
The immune system plays a key role in detecting and destroying cancer cells. Cancer immunotherapy works by programming immune cells to recognize and eliminate cancer cells. However, many cancers can…
Over 1,000 genes may serve as possible treatment targets for individuals with kidney disease, according to a new study, published in Science, from researchers at the Perelman School of Medicine at the University of…
Androgens are hormones that control the development of male sexual characteristics. The most powerful of the androgens is called 5α-dihydrotestosterone (5α-DHT). Among other things, it is essential for bone and…
Children exposed to second-hand smoke at home are more likely to show certain changes in the epigenome, which can alter the way genes are expressed. These epigenetic changes could influence…
A URV-led research team has identified molecules in the blood that link insulin resistance to an increased risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. The molecules are a type of metabolite, that…
A special liquid diet, known as exclusive enteral nutrition, is an essential therapy for Crohn's disease. Patients consume only this formula for six to eight weeks, completely avoiding solid foods.…
In the COVID-19 pandemic era, at-home, portable tests were crucial for knowing when to wear a mask or isolate at home. Now, Penn State engineering researchers have developed a portable…
Teenagers may be less likely to initiate tobacco smoking if they engage in moderate-to-vigorous physical activity (MVPA) from childhood, a new study conducted in collaboration between the Universities of Bristol…
Sexual orientation is believed to result from complex processes that are still widely debated. However, for several years, a large body of research has sought to identify potential biological factors.…
Patients aged between 50 to 70 years with a mechanical heart valve replacement had better long-term survival compared to those with a biological valve, new research led by the University of…
Disruption of a single amino acid in a cellular protein makes breast cancer cells behave like stem cells Changes to the intermediate filament (IF) protein, vimentin, were found to promote…
A complementary drug to combat Alzheimer’s disease could target a specific part of the nerve cell protein tau. This is the finding of research from the University of Gothenburg, which…
A poorly positioned menstrual cup to capture monthly blood flow may lead to more serious complications than leakage alone, warn doctors in the journal BMJ Case Reports, after treating a young…
Older people have greater general happiness, life satisfaction and sense of purpose than they did before the Covid-19 pandemic. That’s according to a new study which tracked 3,999 over 50s…
An antibiotic used to treat infective diarrhoea could be an effective drug for a type of inflammatory bowel disease, a new study has found. Results published in the Journal of…
A team of researchers from the Keck School of Medicine of USC has unlocked the details of a cellular pathway that triggers cellular inflammation and aging and is linked to…
Weight loss medication has taken the world by storm and helped many overweight people. But for some, significant weight loss also comes with a loss of muscle mass and can…
New Curtin University research has found exposure to outdoor air pollution and extreme temperatures during pregnancy may increase the risk of prolonged pregnancy, offering new insights into the impact of…
When blood cancer cells break through the bone and multiply, tumor cells become dangerously diverse and the immune response in the region changes, researchers from Berlin and Heidelberg report in…
The risk of developing liver cancer is increased in people who have cirrhosis, a disease in which healthy liver tissue is replaced by scar tissue. The scar tissue blocks the…
Despite decades of efforts, tuberculosis remains a global health crisis, claiming over 1.3 million lives annually. In a comprehensive review published in Molecular Biomedicine, an international team of researchers unveils…
Despite extensive research, the origins of COVID-19 remain elusive. In a new study published in the KeAi journal Advances in Biomarker Sciences and Technology (ABST), an AI-driven approach was adopted…
Professor Nazir Ismail from Wits University, Johannesburg, and Dr Harry Moultrie from SA’s National Institute for Communicable Diseases (NICD) led the study, which was published in The Lancet Infectious Diseases journal on 6 February 2025. The…
12 Natural Remedies for Dry Skin Dry skin doesn’t have to be a constant struggle. Whether you prefer topical treatments or internal nourishments, these 12 natural remedies will help keep…
Kazakhstan has banned the sale of energy drinks to individuals under the age of 21 in a bold step to safeguard their health. Young people are among the primary consumers…
In a global first, Uganda’s Ministry of Health, the World Health Organization (WHO) and other partners today launched a first-ever clinical efficacy trial for a vaccine from Ebola from the…
10 Foods You Should Stop Eating If You Want to Lose Weight Losing weight isn’t just about exercise—it’s about what you eat. Some foods slow down your metabolism, trigger cravings,…
The 2nd Vaccine and Other Health Products Manufacturing Forum, organized by Africa CDC, Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance, the Regionalized Vaccine Manufacturing Collaborative (RVMC), and the Unified Procurement Authority of Egypt…
The Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC) and African Union Development Agency – New Partnership for Africa’s Development (AUDA-NEPAD) are proud to announce the signing of a…
💀 Are Your Beauty Products Slowly Poisoning You? 8 Truths You Can’t Ignore! 💀 If you've been using store-bought creams, lotions, and hair products without checking the ingredients, this is…
The American Heart Association’s 2025 Heart Disease and Stroke Statistical Update reports that while progress has been made in reducing cardiovascular and cerebral health disparities, Black communities in the United States…
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites. During a parasitic infection, specific immune cells, known as virtual…
Dinoflagellates play crucial roles in aquatic ecosystems, particularly as major contributors to harmful algal blooms. They can enter a dormant stage, known as the resting cyst stage, that allows them…
Researchers have identified a method to enhance the effectiveness of a promising cancer treatment. They found that modifying a specific gene improves the ability of immune cells to combat cancer…
Tsukuba, Japan—During the coronavirus disease 2019 pandemic, breast cancer screening participation rates declined worldwide. However, in Japan, nationwide changes in the rate of breast cancer screening before and during the…
Pancreatic cancer patients may benefit from future precision treatments as a new study shows how some tumours may potentially be more susceptible to macrophage-based therapies. The study which is…
Researchers at the University of Liège (Belgium) have uncovered a previously unknown mechanism that regulates the immune response against parasites. During a parasitic infection, specific immune cells, known as virtual…
Breast cancer is the world’s most prevalent cancer. Although earlier detection and targeted treatment have resulted in high survival rates, many breast cancer survivors experience fear of cancer recurrence. For…
Testosterone worsens the damage caused by a heart attack by increasing the number of white blood cells released from the bone marrow. This is shown in a study from the…
Why do some people who consume a few glasses of alcohol a day develop advanced liver disease while others who drink the same amount don’t? The answer may lie in…
Air pollution is a growing health issue worldwide, and its impacts are often underestimated in aging societies like Japan. A new study led by researchers from the University of Tokyo…
People with metastatic cancer who regularly report their symptoms via a home-based electronic monitoring system experienced improved quality of life, clinical outcomes and well-being, as well as fewer emergency department…
Top 7 Foods for Glowing Skin When it comes to achieving glowing, youthful skin, many people focus solely on skincare products. While creams, serums, and treatments can help, true radiance…
Women who have experienced pregnancy complications have an increased risk of cardiovascular disease. Now, a new study from Karolinska Institutet published in the European Heart Journal shows that sisters of…
It is important to protect yourself and your baby from HIV.Hiv virus can be transmitted from you to your baby during pregnancy, delivery and breastfeeding. Use ART during pregnancy, labour,…
New insights into what causes the painful and disruptive symptoms of urinary tract infections (UTIs) could offer hope for improved treatment. UTIs are one of the most prevalent bacterial infections…
A new drug delivery system shows promise for treating a rare, aggressive form of cancer affecting pregnant women and new mothers, and it has potential with other cancers as well.…
The study is an international collaboration based on previous research that has suggested a possible connection between trauma and endometriosis. Endometriosis is tissue resembling the uterine lining that grows outside…
Take two extra meals each day in addition to your 3 regular meals and two snacks to support your nutrition and to meet lactation needs. Each meals should be from…
Pre-pregnancy nutrition influences a woman's ability to conceive and determines the foetal growth and development.Pregnant adolescent girls have increased nutritional needs especially for iron compared to older women of reproductive…
CORVALLIS, Ore. – Adults with high levels of playfulness showed strong resilience during the COVID-19 pandemic compared to less playful individuals, new research shows. The study led by Xiangyou “Sharon”…
Cannabidiol (CBD), the component in cannabis often used for therapeutic treatments, is increasingly being used during pregnancy as a means of managing symptoms such as nausea, anxiety and sleep. Though…
New research estimates that globally, only 6.9 per cent of people with mental health or substance-use disorders receive effective treatment for their disorders. Researchers from the University of British…
Dana-Farber Cancer Institute researchers have reported that all nine patients in a clinical trial being treated for stage III or IV clear cell renal cell carcinoma (a form of kidney…
10 Benefits Of Drinking Warm Water Every Morning Many people start their day with coffee or cold water, but drinking warm water in the morning is one of the simplest…
Nearly 60,000 people are diagnosed with oral cancer in the U.S. every year, according to the American Cancer Society, and the rate of new cases continues to rise. Now, researchers…
A new study shows how an anticancer drug triggers an “outside in” signal that gets it sucked into a cancer cell. The work, published Jan. 29 in Nature Communications, reveals a…
The latest news in Kenya is the end of the USAID following Trumps’ election to the statehouse. The news has elicited much emotion from across the world. I listened to…
Women who go through menopause later in life have healthier blood vessels for years to come than those who go through it earlier, according to new University of Colorado Boulder…
CHICAGO --- Think your juice cleanse is making you healthier? A new Northwestern University study suggests it might be doing the opposite. The study, recently published in Nutrients, found that a…
MINNEAPOLIS/ST. PAUL (02/04/2025) – The Sudan virus, a close relative of Ebola, has a fatality rate of 50% but remains poorly understood in terms of how it infects cells. Currently,…
Niger has met the criteria for the elimination of onchocerciasis the World Health Organization has announced. This makes Niger the fifth country globally and the first country in Africa…
The World Health Organization (WHO) has announced that Guinea has eliminated the gambiense form of human African trypanosomiasis as a public health problem. This form of human African trypanosomiasis, the…
WHO and partners have immediately boosted their support to the Ugandan government’s response to an outbreak of Sudan virus disease outbreak (SVD, part of the Ebola family), including by facilitating…
Childhood trauma, which includes experiences such as abuse, neglect, or witnessing violence, can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s mental and physical health well into adulthood. The way trauma is…
Long-term isolation and loneliness have profound psychological effects, often leading to detrimental consequences for mental health. While social connections are essential for emotional well-being, extended periods of solitude can disrupt…
Mindfulness and meditation have gained significant attention as effective tools for managing anxiety. With anxiety becoming a widespread mental health concern, these practices offer individuals a way to calm their…
Burnout is increasingly recognized as a significant issue affecting workplace mental health and productivity. Defined by the World Health Organization (WHO) as a state of emotional, physical, and mental exhaustion…
In recent years, psychedelic therapy has emerged as a promising treatment for mental health disorders, particularly depression and post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). Substances such as psilocybin (found in magic mushrooms),…
Antibiotic-resistant bacteria pose a significant and growing global health threat. As bacteria evolve to resist the effects of antibiotics, once-treatable infections become harder, and sometimes impossible, to cure. According to…
Health disparities in underserved communities remain a critical public health issue, as individuals in low-income, rural, and minority populations often face significant barriers to quality healthcare. These disparities contribute to…
The opioid crisis remains one of the most pressing public health emergencies, affecting millions of people worldwide. Opioid misuse, addiction, and overdose deaths have skyrocketed due to the overprescription of…
Climate change is increasingly recognized as a major threat to global health, influencing disease patterns and worsening existing health disparities. Rising temperatures, extreme weather events, and environmental changes contribute to…
Vaccine mandates have been a crucial public health strategy in controlling and preventing the spread of infectious diseases. By requiring vaccinations for school attendance, employment, or travel, governments and organizations…
Nanotechnology is revolutionizing modern medicine by enabling precise drug delivery, improved treatment efficacy, and reduced side effects. By utilizing nanoscale materials—typically ranging from 1 to 100 nanometers—scientists can develop targeted…
Personalized medicine and genetic therapies are transforming healthcare by shifting from a one-size-fits-all approach to treatments tailored to an individual's genetic makeup. With advancements in genomic sequencing, biotechnology, and artificial…
3D printing technology is transforming the fields of organ transplantation and prosthetics, offering groundbreaking solutions to long-standing medical challenges. This innovative approach allows for the creation of customized, functional body…
CRISPR-Cas9, a revolutionary gene-editing technology, has the potential to transform medicine by allowing scientists to alter the DNA of living organisms with unprecedented precision. This tool, which allows for the…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is revolutionizing the field of healthcare, particularly in the diagnosis of diseases. By harnessing the power of machine learning and data analytics, AI is improving accuracy, efficiency,…
