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Cannabis-Related Disorders May Increase Head and Neck Cancer Risk, New Study Suggests

The results underscore challenges in cannabis research and call for more studies.

Cancer August 10, 2024

New Biomaterial May Regrow Damaged Cartilage in Joints

A gooey biomaterial may help regenerate cartilage, potentially reducing the need for costly knee replacements.

Research & Discoveries August 8, 2024

Study Suggests State-Level, Out-Of-Pocket Insulin Caps Do Not Lead To More Use

A study shows that state-level insulin caps do not encourage an increased use of insulin.

Research & Discoveries August 5, 2024

Psoriasis Drug Could Help Treat Diabetes Without Need for Insulin: Study

A trial with 72 patients showed that ustekinumab, a drug used to treat psoriasis, could help treat early ...

Research & Discoveries August 5, 2024

Nearly Half of Dementia Cases Could Be Prevented or Delayed: Lancet Commission

The report lists 14 risk factors that could help prevent or delay the onset of dementia.

Research & Discoveries August 2, 2024

Bacterium May Help Heal Diabetes-Related Wounds

Can bacteria aid in the healing process? Scientists have found that A. faecalis may help heal wounds associated ...

Research & Discoveries August 1, 2024

New Risk Calculator for Cardiovascular Disease Could Leave Millions Ineligible for Medication

The researchers predict an additional 107,000 heart attacks and strokes over the next 10 years.

Research & Discoveries July 31, 2024

A Naturally Occurring Sugar in the Body May Treat a Common Hair Loss Condition

Researchers identify 2-deoxy-D-ribose, a sugar component of DNA, as a potential treatment option for male pattern baldness.

Research & Discoveries July 29, 2024

Lack of Vitamin D Associated With Dental Cavities in Older Adults: Study

A new study reveals an inverse relationship between vitamin D levels and the risk of dental cavities in ...

Research & Discoveries July 26, 2024

New Testing Option Could Help Treat Sepsis Patients 40 to 60 Hours Faster

A new clinical option could potentially help hospitals quicken how sepsis is assessed and treated, thereby improving patient ...

Research & Discoveries July 25, 2024

Report: Eating Barley Can Reduce Sneezing, Upper Respiratory Issues, and Improve Mood

A new study from Japan shows that eating barley can improve upper respiratory tract health.

Research & Discoveries July 22, 2024

More Than Half of Cancer Deaths in US a Result of Lifestyle Choices: Study

A new study shows that more than half of all cancer deaths in the United States result from ...

Research & Discoveries July 12, 2024

Intermittent Fasting May Reduce Progress of Triple-Negative Breast Cancer

Intermittent fasting has been linked to several health benefits, including weight loss and improved immune function and insulin ...

Research & Discoveries July 12, 2024

Medicare Entry Burdens Diabetics With $23 Average Higher Costs, New Study Finds

A new study shows that people with diabetes pay an average of $23 more as they enter into ...

Health Care July 11, 2024

Popular Weight-Loss Drugs Reduce Risk of 10 Obesity-Related Cancers

A new study finds that glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) receptor agonists may have preventative benefits for those at risk ...

Drugs & Treatments July 10, 2024

Anti-Aging Drugs Targeting ‘Zombie’ Cells May Benefit Some Older Women: Mayo Clinic Study

A new study finds that senolytic drugs may be used to clear the senescent 'zombie' cells that drive ...

Research & Discoveries July 9, 2024

Olive Leaves Contain Compounds With Melanoma-Fighting Potential

A recent study of olive leaves from Spain and Greece found differences in phytochemical makeup.

Research & Discoveries July 8, 2024

Pasteurizing Milk Inactivates Highly Infectious Bird Flu: USDA Report

H5N1 was discovered in dairy cows in March—marking the first time dairy cattle have become infected. It has ...

Research & Discoveries July 3, 2024

Moderate Physical Activity Linked to Reduced Risk of ALS in Men: Study

Being moderately to highly physically active cuts men's risk of developing amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) later in life ...

Research & Discoveries July 2, 2024

Daily Prunes May Preserve Bone Mass, Strength in Older Women: Penn State Study

Menopausal women who consumed at least four to six prunes every day for one year maintained their bone ...

Research & Discoveries July 1, 2024

Genetics Affect Puberty Onset in Girls, Linked to Weight Gain: Cambridge Study

A new study shows that a significant number of genes influence childhood weight gain, which affects puberty and ...

Research & Discoveries July 1, 2024

Weight-Loss Drugs Target the Brain to Cause Satiation Before Eating: Study

Although the effects of GLP-1 receptor agonists are understood, a new study sheds more light on how exactly ...

Research & Discoveries June 28, 2024

Salt Is OK for People With Heart Failure: Review

According to the review author, some of the papers analyzed even suggested extreme salt restrictions could be harmful.

Research & Discoveries June 26, 2024

Pregnant Women Distressed During Pandemic May Have Babies With Reduced Brain Volume

A new study finds that women pregnant during the pandemic were more likely to be distressed and anxious ...

Research & Discoveries June 25, 2024

Cholesterol-Lowering Drug Reduces Diabetic Eye Disease by Nearly 30 Percent: Oxford Study

The researchers also found that fenofibrate reduced patients' likelihood of needing retinopathy treatment and their risk of developing ...

Research & Discoveries June 25, 2024

FDA Approves the First Non-Tobacco Flavored E-Cigarettes

The FDA said that menthol-flavored e-cigarettes may help adult smokers.

Health Care June 22, 2024

Weight-Loss Surgery Cuts Risk of Cardiac Events, Death for Obese People With Obstructive Sleep Apnea

People who are obese and suffering from obstructive sleep apnea can reduce their 10-year risks of death and ...

Research & Discoveries June 21, 2024